CURRENT MISSION

To explore as much of Europe and Northern Africa as possible while studying abroad in Spain!

ABOUT ME

I'm a 28-year-old Seattleite currently studying in Spain. I have also lived in Japan, Australia, and upstate New York. Couldn't log on for a little while, so sorry for not responding to messages. Right now, though I don't have a place for people to stay (living with a host family...)

PHILOSOPHY

Live and let live. And also live life to the fullest, because it goes by fast.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't had the chance yet, but I hope to become an active member while here in Spain. Should have a couch next fall in Cádiz, and once I get back to Seattle next spring, I will hopefully also have a couch to share.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have met some cool people through networking, but haven't stayed on any couches or hosted anyone yet.

Interests

I love hiking, cooking, reading, beer, good food and wine, walking around new cities, and learning about what it's like to live in different places around the world.

• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• walking
• reading
• hiking
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently reading 1Q84 and a book of poems by Pablo Neruda in Spanish

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent 3 days by myself in the Cinque Terre this summer before meeting my friend in Venice and it was absolutely magical. I hiked for about 10 hours each day, climbing around terraced cliffs high up above the turquoise Mediterranean Sea and the particolored houses. One of the most beautiful places that I have ever been.

Teach, Learn, Share

Spain has the most grape vines per capita of any country in the world! Andalucia is a great region for sherry and dessert wine such as moscatel. I attended wine classes once a week for about 7 months at the restaurant I work at in Seattle, so I know quite a bit about wine, beer, and spirits as well. Hoping to learn much more while in Europe!

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