EPISODE 45: The Air Is My Ocean

The podcast "Strangers on a Bench" features an interview with a man who loves flying kites. He describes his ideal Saturday involving kite flying on Kite Hill, which he finds refreshing and re-energizing. He recounts how he started kite flying 30 years ago thanks to a girlfriend and how it became an obsession. He shares a story about a paragliding flight off Kite Hill and his passion for flying in general, including light aircraft. He also discusses his past performing at kite festivals, his journey to physical fitness after a sudden illness, and the influence of his "English aunt," Rosie, who introduced him to kite flying on Parliament Hill. The man also touches on his romantic life, including a relationship that ended due to his partner's children's behavior and a connection with a German woman that was complicated by her daughter. He discusses his career as a data analyst, his passion for cycling, and his experiences reporting dangerous drivers, stemming from a hit-and-run accident he survived. He concludes by sharing his dream of building a minimalist house and his desire to have a dog by his side, emphasizing that the legacy he wants to leave is the positive impact he has on others.