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My name is Yhon, I was born and raised in Cusco city, Peru. I'm an international student majored in Biology- Pre-med concentration at Elmira College in the U.S. I am a New York State certified Firefighter and I volunteer at Elmira Heights Fire Department - over 4 years (I can give you a tour of the Fire Department) . Also, I was able to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and currently working in an ambulance company in Sayre, PA. I live in Elmira (close to downtown), there is not a lot to do here but I can show you few interesting things. Giving you a tour of my school, showing you Mark Twain's grave, studies and so on. If you end up staying with me either on a Wednesday or during the second Saturday of the month, I can take you to Ithaca where I can show you and teach you 'Salsa Dancing' or just go up there and eat in nice restaurants. Because Elmira is small, there are not many international cuisines and I love trying new cuisines from everywhere in the world or I would say I love food. This is why if possible I can teach how to cook some Peruvian delicacies e.g. Lomo Saltado. In my short but meaningful "free" time I really enjoy practicing Halterofilia (Olympic Weightlifting), hot yoga (quite hard) and I like to play basketball . I also love playing "Fronton" - a Peruvian sport that I can teach you if you're down (this sport only applies back in Peru). I'm always up for adventure. I am a really curios person about all things, from science to history and all of the places they intersect. I really love sharing stories and giving advices with both old and new friends. Traveling is an amazing experience, and like I always said "Friendship never ends".

PHILOSOPHY
Think before you talk, live simple, read, dance, work out and eat for sure!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
Well I have hosted mostly family members. I realized that you will definitely have a better experience with people who understood the simplicity of traveling. I'm a very laid back host and guest as well. I really enjoy showing my culture to people and the real life in it. I like to go out with hosts and guests around the city or to party if they have time but can also be an independent explorer if they don't!

Interests

I'm a pretty active guy - practicing Halterofilia, playing basketball; hot Yoga, and mountaineering or anything outdoorsy activity I do not mind where, mountain biking my favorite.
Other interests: Salsa dancing , reading, cooking, eating, running, hiking, beach lounging, paint ball.

• culture
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• running
• working out
• nightlife
• partying
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• sports
• basketball
• biology
• history
• languages
• science
• language exchange
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Not a preference genre but I definitely like rock and latino music.
Movies: Any science fiction movies, I also like action movies and any movie related to cars in general.
Books: I have to be honest, I am not a book addict BUT I really like reading about technology and science topics for sure.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1) Choquekirao Trek, Cusco, Peru.
2) Won Twice an eating contest at Texas Road House, Horseheads, NY.
3) 400 feet Bungee Jumping the highest in South America, Cusco, Peru.
4) Reach the South Summit of Huascarán (Peru's highest peak 6768 m.s.n.m - 22205 ft )(Point of Earth with the Lowest (gravitational acceleration) gravity, 9.7639 m/S2)

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm most interested in language exchange; cultural exchange. If you speak English, French or want to learn Spanish I will probably prefer to converse in those languages as I am always looking for an excuse to work on them. I also can teach some Salsa/Bachata/Reggaeton moves if there is any club in town for Latino dance . Last but not least show you how to cook one of the Peruvian delicacies 'Lomo Saltado'.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm an international student attending Elmira College as a Biology major-pre med concentration. I am a commuter and I love living off campus, it gives me a different perspective as a student. I can show you many different parts of the city, not a lot to do here in Elmira but I can also offer a ride to other places around Elmira, such as Ithaca, Geneva etc. If you plan to be in Elmira on any Wednesday we can go to Ithaca to dance at a Latino place, I guarantee you will have fun!
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Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Peru, United States