I'm an easy going, open person with a passion for meeting people, new experiences, travel, art, and literature. I teach and write on contemporary Latin American art, poetry, and activism. I'm also a poet and dancer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm hoping to meet new people while traveling and working in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Santiago de Chile in 2016. I enjoy meeting locals and learning about their city as well as meeting fellow travelers. Over the years I've made many life-long friends while traveling.

Interests

* Reading, writing, learning languages
* Visiting art and cultural centers; seeing theater, dance, and music shows
* Artisan and street markets
* Learning about meditative and alternative healing practices (I practice reiki)
* Dancing, walking, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, swimming, almost anything active
* Spending time outdoors: camping, walks in the woods, water sports
* Going out with friends and family and enjoying good conversation, food, and drinks

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to almost all music, and I really enjoy going to shows and music festivals.
I am a poetry fan and I love Latin American literature. Clarice Lispector's Agua Viva is one of my favorites.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I moved to Chile in 2007 with the intention of staying for 6 months and stayed 3 years.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, England, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Turks and Caicos Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Spain, United States