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Sacramento, California, United States
@katedana
Member since 2015
¡Hola, amigos! It's me, la Gringa Costeña. My travels include Colombia, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador. I lived in Mexico for one year and in Colombia for four years. Now based in California, find me online at https://katedana.com or my travel website https://cocameca.com
Interested in Education
Interested in History
Fluent in English
Fluent in Spanish
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
To find local events and to connect with others when I travel.
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: Colombian Salsa, Reggaeton, Vallenato, Scottish rock, Brit pop Books: Big Magic, The Four Agreements Movies: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Love in a Time of Cholera, The Science of Sleep
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Climbed 700 steps to the top of La Piedra de Peñol in Guatape, Antioquia, in my favorite country, Colombia.
Teach, Learn, Share
I am familiar with life on the coasts of Colombia, California, Mexico, and Carolina, and things to do there. I enjoy trying new vegetarian recipes and love Colombian food. I am always up for a nerdy talk about time travel, Sci-Fi movies, or Vespa/Lambretta.
What I Can Share With Hosts
OG Couchsurfing and traveling. Connections to amazing friends in several cities throughout Colombia including Barranquilla and Cartagena de Indias.
My Interests
Cultural events, food festivals, web development, riding vintage Vespas and Lambrettas, and solo travel.