Native of Los Angeles, of Mexican parents, avid bicyclist and hiker, lover of the outdoors, avid reader (of novels as well as history, politics and the news), decent cook, conversationalist, and tour guide. Very, ultra, super respectful of women, men, old, young, gay, straight, etc. I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, good conversations, learning about life in other cities and countries. I love to listening to a good story, learning new recipes, discovering new music, books, movies.
Интересуется: Экстремальный спорт
Интересуется: Пиво
Свободно владеет: Английский
Свободно владеет: Испанский
Почему я на Couchsurfing
Newly single and in a big apartment, so looking to make new (platonic) acquaintances, learn about other peoples and places, be hospitable. Also hoping to travel and maybe meeting people in other cities and countries.
Музыка, кино и книги
Favorite authors: Elena Ferrante, Milan Kundera, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, James Baldwin, Ana Maria Matute, Joan Didion, Juan Rulfo. Music: All kinds---from Peter Gabriel to Juan Gabriel; David Bowie, Nina Simone, Buika, Cafe Tacuba... on and on.
Одно удивительное, что я сделал
Hmmm. Not sure what to say. Everything seems amazing and boring at the same time. And I myself haven't done anything amazing in this life yet.
Учить, учиться, делиться
Information about LA, good hiking trails nearby, historical background, conversation about literature, politics, etc.
Что я могу предложить хостам
A beer, dinner, my home (and blankets).
Мои интересы
Hiking, cycling, camping, reading novels, learning history, wrestling with ideas, listening to all kinds of music (from Mexican rancheras to hip hop to punk rock), dinner parties, beer and wine, exploring cities, supporting leftist politics, following the news, hearing stories about people's life experiences.