Hi! I’m preparing to walk the Camino de Santiago, starting from Porto on May 24th and finishing in Santiago de Compostela on June 2nd. I’ll be walking for 9 days, mostly along the coastal route before joining the inland path toward the end. For me, this journey is less about the destination and more about slowing down, being present, and connecting — with nature, with people, and with the simple rhythm of walking. I see the Camino as a space for reflection, learning, and sharing small moments along the way. If our paths cross, I’d be happy to walk together for a while, share stories, or just enjoy the silence of the road. My Philosophy: I am still discovering, and day by day, I realise how much I don't know and how trapped we are in this digital, fast-paced life. So I am trying to slow down and go back to basics, like breathing, observing, and reflecting both inward and outward. One crazy thing I did: I walked the Cammino degli Dei (Path of the Gods) — about 130 km from Bologna to Florence, Italy — with a total elevation gain of around 5,000 m. On day 3 of the 5-day walk, my feet were full of blisters, and I could barely walk, but I still made it through — partly with my own strength, and partly thanks to the support and care of a friend who helped me keep going. ⚠️Read before sending your request⚠️ 🗓Please plan ahead and send your request in advance, especially if you are planning to stay during the week. Last-minute requests: I'll do host if I am able to but the chances are so low as I normally plan inadvance for the week/weekend. 🚫Avoid sending copy-paste messages: we get enough of those and they’re just boring. Be creative. I belive CS is not bnb and every single profile should be read before sending the request. It definitely increases your chances if you send me a customised message. And that shows that you have respect for me. Tnx 💫If I receive more than one request for the same period, I will definitely host the one who has already hosted CSers before. ⚠️ I’m not on Couchsurfing to reduce travel costs — neither mine nor yours. Even though it does help cut some costs, that shouldn’t be the main purpose of using it. 🫂Most people I’ve hosted are still part of my life, so if you don’t share that mindset, please don’t send a request. 💚Please put this word "Freedom" in your request.