I am originally from northern Spain (Asturias), but I have lived in Massachusetts since 1996. Prior to that I spent one semester as an international student at the University of Washington in Seattle, so I'd like to think I have a West Coast perspective as well. My educational background is in architectural history (19-20th c. architecture and urbanism), but I work in software (localization). I like to stay active (running, cycling/spinning, yoga/broga), but I also like to read, travel, and learn foreign languages (currently learning modern Greek). I am also a foodie who appreciates, among other things, good bread and good coffee.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Four years ago I joined Airbnb and have been using it to book rooms/apartments/houses to stay while I travel, both in the US and outside. I rarely stay in hotels or more traditional b&b's anymore, because I prefer the experience of staying with someone who knows the city and the neighborhood well, and who can point me in the right direction when looking for restaurants or attractions. I have met a few new friends that way and have ended up having a completely different trip than the one I had in mind. I am not extremely familiar with the Couchsurfing experience because I have a feeling it tends to attract a younger demographic, but I have been reading and watching stories from seasoned users and it sounds like something I would enjoy trying.

Interests

• architecture
• yoga
• traveling
• cycling
• art history
• languages
• beaches
• spinning
• goodfood
• weightlifting
• urbanism
• broga
• cortados
• artisanalbread
• farmtotable

Music, Movies, and Books

I read a lot in the three languages that I am fluent in. I will list the ones that I have completed most recently, one in each language.

Imperiofobia y la leyenda negra: ROCA BAREA MARIA ELVIRA
La Vérité sur l'affaire Harry Quebert: Joël Dicker
The Song of Achilles: Madeline Miller

A movie of which I am now reading the book: Call me by your name.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Presidential Traverse in 2 days
3 6-day bike tours through Colorado, Utah, and Vermont

What I Can Share with Hosts

Spanish conversation practice

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States