I have lots of interests and currently work as a teacher, although I have a graphic design/anthropology background.
My free time is mostly spent cuddling or taking walks with my dog and finding mushrooms or insects to photograph.
I would like to see every species of peguin in the world.
I run a monthly soup-eating tour in my city with a few other friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a curious person. I feel like I miss out on essential elements of a place I visit if I never get to talk to someone who lives there, who can let me know about quirks I might otherwise miss, as well as their news and current issues.
Likewise, I always wish I could have been there when I come across a person who has visited my country, but tells me they would have liked to find more to do according to their tastes and learn more about what daily life is like for us.

Interests

Wildlife and nature.
Culture.
Art, design and illustration.
Science.
Current world events.
Environment.
Human rights and politics.
Pets.
Tea. I love tea.
Soup and vegetables.

• pets
• dogs
• wildlife
• arts
• culture
• design
• science
• mushrooms
• mycology

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorites are Opeth and The Mars Volta, but I love bright and cheerful pop or disco too, like Mika or Hercules and Love Affair. Bowie and classics of the sort too.

I am not really a movie person, although I like to read about them in terms of production/business. TV shows: Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Breaking Bad.

I mostly read non-fiction articles about world events, science and nature. In terms of fiction, anything by Poe and Cortázar. I also read Dracula every few months and really recommend the short stories book Ajuar funerario, by Peruvian author Fernando Iwasaki.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Teaching. It may seem like just a job, but I like the impact of doing something useful for someone daily.
On a more idle note, I once slept for 21 hours straight.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love nature and taking pictures of it, so I like to do and discuss that with other enthusiasts. Find me on Instagram: my username is bichoclarke.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will be happy to help anyone interested in practicing either English or Spanish.
Tips if anyone is planning on traveling to Costa Rica.
If you have pets, I will probably love them!
I am organized and don't smoke.

Countries I’ve Visited

Ecuador, England, Estonia, Iceland, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica