Hello!
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I am Līva from Riga, Latvia
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Can't host anytime soon
As.. my home is my backpack again
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I am very open minded and creative. I love to travel and experience different ways of living and cultures. Especially I like to learn about tribes and old traditions, hear music of different peoples, their stories and see world through their eyes.
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I have organised and co-organized many art (performance, poetry, music, etc) events.
I love to paint: murals, watercolors, even with plants (natural pigments, flowers) and do mosaic art. Sometimes i make jewelerry as well
I enjoy making something out of seemingly nothing and working with what I have.
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I love music and adventures. For many years when I was growing up I used to sing and learn about music. I want to reconnect with that, I like to sing with other voices together, very latvian i know :D
I think words and language hold magic so I connect with music that aligns with my beliefs and heart.
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I enjoy meditation, spiritual practises, breathing, stretching, being in sacred space.
I love being in nature where time is different, more peace and beauty is present. I love being by the fire and water and being barefoot, caring for nature.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect to people, experience new places through their eyes! I've had my best travel experiences with locals and other free spirits!

Interests

• poetry
• folklore
• dancing
• meditation
• gardening
• reading
• music
• art
• nature
• spirituality
• traditions
• herbalism
• folkmusic
• nature conservation
• alternative living
• breathwork

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy live music especially. Really depends on the mood, I like many genres, as long as it is quality. From rock to classical, ambient, traditional
In Latvia we have a very rich culture full of music, dance, poetry!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went to south america alone:

Went from peru to colombia on the amazon river sleeping in a hammock on a boat

Went to señor de coylloriti pilgrimage in peru, hiking a mountain in the cold night, witnessing andean magic

Hitchiking with friends from samaipata to sucre, bolivia, crossing 3 road blockades on foot :D

Lived the jungle simple life, bathing in the river, candlelit/moonlit, no electricity/internet/running water, cooking on a fire, contemplation, peace

Hiked codo de los andes (elbow of the andes), bolivia

Went to salar de uyuni salt flats alone two days in a row, waiting for the bus back but both times ended up hitch hiking from colchani-the city of uyuni.
Beautiful, quiet and special place

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share some music from my country, knowledge about plants
We can paint together or do something creative

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook for you, experiment with what is available
We can make art together or play music
I love to go walking in nature, being by water
A positive atmosphere, let's talk about the mysteries of life!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Colombia, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Latvia