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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
@elisabeth-deschaseaux
Member since 2015
Made in France, reborn in Australia, where I've spent the past 17 years of my life, mainly around Byron Bay but also in Canberra and Sydney. I work in marine sciences, which has taken me to beautiful places, including the great barrier reef, golf of Mexico, Philippines and Antarctica. I've recently moved to Barcelona for a 3 year position at the Institute of Marine Science (CSIC). I am fluent in French, English and I've got an advanced level of Spanish (still working on it). Next step Catalán! 💪😅 I love nature, camping and outdoor activities. I used to surf a lot in Australia but I'm now trying to find new activities in Barna (maybe wind-surf? Paddle? Dancing?) I love music. I play a bit of guitar and piano, although it feels like I'm an eternal beginner. Jack of all trades, master of none!! Un poco de todo, mucho de nada!! 😜
Interested in Adventure Sports
Interested in Music
Fluent in English
Learning Spanish
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I'm mainly on Couchsurfing to meet new people. I'm always keen to share travel stories and to learn from others' experiences. I'm new to Barcelona and I think that Couchsurfing would be a great place to meet people from all around.
Music, Movies, and Books
A book I really liked: la sombra del viento (although I only read it in French ages ago...I need to read it in Spanish now) If I were to pick a movie, I'd go for Forrest Gump because it has a bit of everything...or Big Fish!! Wow, so hard to choose! Music: big fan of reggae and other chilled music (Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, etc...)
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Recently, the Northern Lights in Iceland. My top three: swimming with a Tiger shark in Fiji, cage diving with Great White sharks (in Port Lincoln, Australia, and sky diving
What I Can Share With Hosts
Great conversations I hope!!
