I am a pensionaire, artist, living in Tjärnliden, a 3 house village in great nature of northern Sweden. I like nature life, gardening, berry picking, animals ( two cats at home ), artwork, music, table tennis, travels, books. friendships. Mostly vegetarian, not much alcohol, non smoker.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

First time for this adventure, introduced by a good friend. Ofcourse interested to meet people on a planned tour interrail with my childhood friend Kenneth, shown in my photos, in mid september three weeks, and also try to make it without too much expenses as we are living on small pensions,. So our wish to be invited by coach surfing friends is our stay a night or two in Amsterdam, in Paris, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Hyeres, Nice .We plan to bicycle the French Riviera. And maby some is interested to visit me in my lovely home in peaceful nature.

Interests

• gardening
• art
• nature
• relations
• tabletennis

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite music mostly rock n roll, rock music. now Ten Years After, Alvin Lee, the HIVES, Steve Winwood/Traffic, Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, The Doors, and many more -50 s, -60 s, -70 s.
Movies , I like David Lynch movies, Twin Peaks, french movies, Fellini, old classics like Marx Brothers, Bogart, etc.
Books : I like Henry Miller, Blaise Cendrars, Charles Bukowski, Lawrence Durrell, Jack Kerouack. Krishnamurti. Torgny Lindgren

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Become father to a son, 35 years ago.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have worked 12 years as a table tennis teacher in a club in Gothenburg, Sweden and hopefully taught something. And give advices about life in nature, for example berrypicking. And generally about being harmonic and enjoying the beauty of life, to share.

What I Can Share with Hosts

As a person I am mostly a calm , humble and spiritual person, and I like to be open and communicate, listen and also tell stories from my life experiences. Simply to have a good time and understanding together. Hopefully it is something we can share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden