CURRENT MISSION

"A veces sentimos que lo que hacemos es tan solo una gota en el mar, pero el mar sería menos si le faltara esa gota." Teresa de Calcuta

ABOUT ME

I am Gonzalo, from Mendoza, Argentina. I expect to know people from all over the world.
I love to learn about different cultures, ways of thinking, and having a fun time with friends.

I am Catholic, and therefore my lifestyle is according to it. I expect respect from people who think different. So avoid giving agressive opinions.
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PHILOSOPHY

I like living every moment with intensity.
and enjoy the little things in life!
Going out with friends is a good option to spent my time. Responsibility is an important aspect for me
I am Catholic, so for me is very important the value of helping people and being kind to them
I take part in the local church in my neighbourhood, and It makes me Happy

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

A friend told me about CS, and recommend me it because it is interesting keeping in touch with people from all over the world...

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A couchsurfing friend hosted me and my friend Leo, for three days in Río de Janeiro
It was a great experience. We get on well, and I learn a lot about brazilian culture. After that positive experience, I got involved in the CS world
I also have hosted some people from Brazil, Australia, Estonia, France etc in my house. (you can see on my references, also in personal references)
I also have been hosted in Santiago, Chile, and in Europe

Interests

I am interested in:
Law,
International Law,
Music,
Photography,
Tourism,
Knowing new people and new places
Politic
OUTDOOR ACTIVITES

Music, Movies, and Books

I like National Rock. (Divididos, La Mancha de Rolando, Las Pastillas del Abuelo)
Books. Mi planta naranja Lima
Harry Potter (fanático, todos los libros leí)
El caballero de la armadura oxidada
El guerrero de la Luz (Paulo Coelho)

Movies. "Ocho apellidos vascos”
And the one's that I watch with my girlfriend haha
Harry Potter
12 años de esclavitud
Elefante blanco
Carancho
Si Dio Vuole (Si Dios quiere)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have done "tirobangee", rafting, trekking. All that was amazing...
I used Stand-up, kayak, and jet ski (moto de agua) in Brazil
Visiting "grotte di frassassi" in Genga, Italy

Travelling alone around Europe for two months

Working voluntarily in a Monastery, in Italy (by the website Workaway)

Teach, Learn, Share

I have experience in working with young and kids.
I have experience in working with teams too
I can teach you Law, International Politics issues, Doctrine of the Catholic Church, English grammar haha, and who knows what else

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer my time, a good conversation, my habilitites in cooking. I am usually neat and tidy. I like outdoor activities (except in winter haha)

When I received guests.
In my house I live with my family. so I have to follow their rules ... So, sometimes it's hard to receive people. I also like being a tour guide with my hosts, so if I'm busy studying or working, I couldn't host.
I always have had incredible experiences with my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Italy