I'm fairly quiet, but friendly. I have an adventurous side and can be a loyal friend once you get to know me. I grew up in California, but I've lived in New Zealand for the past couple of years, getting to know my mom's side of the family.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm traveling through Latin America, hoping to improve my Spanish skills. I want to experience a more authentic side of each country, rather than just as a tourist.

Interests

A mix of lazy activities and more active ones: reading, learning to paint, hiking, cycling, trying random new things (including stilt walking and sea kayaking in the past year)

• walking
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Papermoon, The Shawshank Redemption

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I took a 24 hour long ferry trip in Tonga, without seats or beds, twice. I'm not sure if it's an amazing thing or a ridiculous one.

Teach, Learn, Share

I really want to practice my Spanish and I'm happy to help with English practice.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Guatemala, Hungary, New Zealand, Romania, Serbia, South Korea, Tonga, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States