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Overview

  • 4 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 45, Female
  • Member since 2009
  • Therapeutic horticulture
  • BSc Environmental Science; MA Environment, Politics &...
  • No hometown listed
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

ABOUT ME

I am easy going and open-minded. A social introvert.
I grew up in Southampton, England, but have lived in many cities in the UK and Spain. I have just moved back to London and I am looking forward to meeting new people.

PHILOSOPHY

cause and effect. Be the change you want to see in the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have surfed with a few of people, had some lovely people to stay and enjoyed Christmas meals and new year parties with others.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Really good. I've met some really lovely people who made me feel very welcome and I hope to see again.
I like that people treat you like a friend even when you are far from home.

Interests

Learning Spanish, Pilates, ventures into the unknown, growing vegetables, cycling, trekking, camping, festivals, dancing at the disco!

  • books
  • festivals
  • dancing
  • pilates
  • partying
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Books I can recommend:
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry.
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Music I like:
Dreadzone, Death in Vegas, Massive Attack, Macy Gray, Eels, Chilli Peppers (all a bit old school now!)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Two day solo trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge in China.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lithuania, Netherlands, Peru, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Spain, United States

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