There's so much to see, to learn, to share, to live...

Hola! Something about me... I can say that I studied and worked way too hard for many years, until I realized that I was ready for a REAL change. Now, I can relate to this idea: "do what makes you happy, be with who makes you smile, laugh as much as you breath, love as long as you live". I love learning about cultures and languages -that's why I originally chose a career in the Social Sciences- but this time I want to do it by hosting people who want to know my country. I also want to see the world from different perspectives, and more importantly, meet, interact and exchange with travelers.

However... I will NOT host/ stay with people with incomplete profiles or no references/CS friends. I'm also NOT going to add you as a friend just because you want to build a CS directory. And definitely, I'm NOT interested in dating or flirting. It seems that some people misunderstand what Couchsurfing is for: fostering cultural exchange and mutual respect.

"Los viajes son los viajeros. Lo que vemos no es lo que vemos, sino lo que somos".

(***Update: Fully vaccinated for COVID).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I participate by hosting, surfing and participating in CS meeting and activities.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
As a surfer, I've been to San Francisco, CA; Amsterdam, NL; and Wroclaw, Poland. I've also shared with CS in Buenos Aires, Berlin and Florence, Italy. As a host, with CS members from Germany, Mexico, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Korea, Canada, Italy, Lithuania, and the USA in Bogota.

Hosting CS in Bogota have resulted in an experience of joy. :-) I'm really looking forward to traveling more and meeting guests, new hosts and travelers in different destinations!

Interests

Making new friends, living new experiences, learning, nature, trekking, camping, cooking, mindfulness, meditation, face-to-face conversation, international cuisine, movies, cultures, world history, reading, teaching languages, writing.

• writing
• cooking
• coffee
• meditation
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• camping
• history
• languages
• mountains
• trekking
• good conversation

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: comedy, thrillers, adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, classics, musicals!!! Les miserables, Phantom of the opera, Rent, Mamma Mia, The Producers, Wicked, Oliver!
Books: some of my favorite books were written by Khaled Houssini, Stieg Larson, Arturo Perez-Reverte, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, George R.R. Martin, Saramago, and Süskind.
Music: rock, salsa, jazz, classic, merengue, world music, afro colombian drums, soundtracks. Some bands/ artists I like are Muse, Rammstein, U2, Coldplay, Queen, Calle 13, Alanis, Arctic Monkeys, White stripes, Joaquín Sabina, Buena Vista Social Club, Totó la Momposina, Jarabe de Palo, Chico Buarque, Bajofondo.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

* Canoeing on the Amazon river on the starriest night I've ever seen. All around, the sounds of the jungle, the ripple of the river, and the lights of millions of fireflies.
* Hiking in Yosemite National Park, CA.

Teach, Learn, Share

"Make friends with people who aren’t your age. Hang out with people whose first language isn’t the same as yours. Get to know someone who doesn’t come from your social class. This is how you see the world. This is how you grow"

También hay que tener esto en cuenta:
http://www.darvueltaalmundo.com/que-es-y-que-no-es-couchsurfing-un-debate-necesario/

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer you a safe place, a comfortable couch, trust, a nice view of the mountains and a very delicious Colombian coffee in the morning!If I have time (for example on the weekends) I can take you to the place that sells the best tamales in Bogota, and maybe I can show you a bit of my city.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Poland, Spain, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, United States

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