Hi, everybody. My name is Andrés, and I have been living in Madrid for the last 16 years. I live with my girl in a flat in an area pretty close to Madrid center (about 20 minutes walking). I have two kids (4 and 6 years old) and sometimes they sleep here with us (every two weekends and some days during the week, depending on the logistics ;-)).

I'm a very open minded person, reluctant to judge others, maybe because I don't like others judge me without first hand information. I consider myself a kind person (they use to say I am), and enjoy helping people, and chatting just to know how other people see this world where we al live.

I like cooking, and really enjoy cooking with people, to teach and learn recipes from all around the world. My specialties: Spanish and Italian traditional dishes.

I also play acoustic guitar and electric bass, practice sports (running and basketball), and yoga and meditation. I could keep writing things about me, but I think is better you meet me and I tell to you face to face :-)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like knowing people, helping people if I can, and share with them a bit this precious time we have been given.

Interests

Culture (in capitals)
Languages
Cuisine
Yoga practice and philosofy
Meditation
Music
Sports (athletics, basketball, tennis)
Watches (mechanic and automatic, most of all ;-))
Science in general (Astronomy and Phisics in particular)

• culture
• writing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• walking
• music
• guitar
• sports
• basketball
• tennis
• astronomy
• languages
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

To mention some authors that inspire me: Erik Sattie, Loreena McKennitt, Rage Against the Machine, Neil Young, Philip Glass, Michael Nyman, Miles Davis, Billy Holliday, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Manuel Serrat, Radio Futura, Emmilou Harris, ...

To mention some movies: Leolo, Blade Runner, The portrait of Jenny, Alien, Fargo, Inception, Los Santos Inocentes, La buena estrella.

To mention some books: Longitud, Cien años de soledad, The portrait of Dorian Grey

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Talk to my two sons in English, without giving up, from the very first day they were born ... despite the fact that English is not my mother tongue and it requires a big effort.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach anything I now
I would like to learn everything I don't know
I'm prone to share everything I have

What I Can Share with Hosts

House, car, food, conversation, guitar, some time with them (if I have it).

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Spain