CURRENT MISSION

Take my bike, if possible, and the bus when it's not.

ABOUT ME

I am a freelance interpreter (English⇄Spanish) currently pursuing my Master's of Conference Interpreting at the University of Maryland. After a few years in Chile and Brazil and an overland trip from Santiago to Cancún, I find myself living and studying near Washington DC. I'm a Texan who loves Ibero-Romance languages, public transit, and much more.

Visit me at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tterrag

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Why is my mood dictated so often by whether I am hungry or not?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I crash on people's couches and return the favor at my place.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first surfing was in Managua and was not the best. I had the opportunity to stay with two couchsurfers in Montréal and had an excellent experience with both hosts.

My first hosting experience was superb! It turned out to be much better and fun than I had ever imagined. My subsequent times hosting have been quite a pleasure.

Interests

Travel, Differences between Spanish and Portuguese, Chile, Brazil, Visa requirements for United States citizens, public transportation systems, empanadas

• traveling
• cycling
• surfing
• scuba diving
• languages
• translation
• interpreting

Music, Movies, and Books

Shaun of the Dead, They Might Be Giants, and Cannery Row catch my fancy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hitchhiked and hiked solo in Patagonia National Park in Chile.

Teach, Learn, Share

I speak Spanish and Portuguese in addition to English.

I know Santiago, Chile; San Antonio, Texas; and Washington, D.C. well. How can I serve you?

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Guatemala, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Romania, Singapore, Somalia, Thailand, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Chile, United States

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