Born and raised in the mother city, Cape Town. Every time I return after being abroad I realize how beautiful and unique South Africa is. Enjoying the sun, mountains and beaches of the Cape right now!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Experiencing a new place with a local is so much better than the classic tourist experience.

Interests

I like being outside, if only in our suburban garden, planting herbs and vegetables and harvesting some salad ingredients or cutting some flowers. The mountains and beaches around Cape Town are my favorites for a day out. I love cooking and trying out new recipes. I read, mainly Afrikaans poetry. Language fascinate me and I hope to learn another one in the near future.

• birds
• books
• poetry
• cooking
• gardening
• languages and cultures
• gipsy jazz

Music, Movies, and Books

The Book Thief
Del Amor y Otros Demonios (Of Love and Other Demons)
The Fountainhead
Poetry!

Gypsy jazz, Balkan music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Working on a dairy farm in the Andes mountain range milking cows and living the slow life for three months.

Teach, Learn, Share

Language, leather work, screen printing, paper making, my favourite recipes...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge and tips about my own country and other places I've been. Languages: Dutch, Afrikaans, English, Spanish. A home cooked meal and a beer!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Italy, Namibia, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United States, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, South Africa, Spain