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Overview

  • 5 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 42, Female
  • Member since 2010
  • Photographer, gardener, lover of life!
  • Through living life (oh, and also have BFA from UCD and a...
  • From Littleton, Co USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

My current mission is take another trip far, far away. Meet new people at home (Denver)

ABOUT ME

I studied abroad in Spain, once in high school and once in college. After that I was hooked on traveling. Favorite trip so far would have to be walking across Spain (the Camino). My new favorite way to travel would be like this... as a journey.... by your own physical means such as walking (or biking). I love laughing and meeting new people. Pizza! Coffee! Yes, please. I want to learn how to cook better and also about organic farming. I hate that the older I get the quicker time seems to pass. I am a photographer (getting married - hit me up!) and love the arts! I am going to be living in the Colorado mountains soon.... Would love to go on a hike with YOU! Oh, and I can be pretty awkward sometimes.

PHILOSOPHY

“You have to die a few times before you can really
live.” -Bukowski.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I want to meet new people, grow, and build community.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Done a bit of couchsurfing in Australia and New Zealand. It is a great way to meet new friends and hear stories of adventure, life and travel. I can't wait to have my own place again so I can give back and host.

Interests

Hmm... Where to start. My passion is photography! I love learning new things, TRAVELING, food, wine, picnics, leisurely activities, biking, laughing (although I'm horrible at telling jokes), meeting new people, old friends, sun, fog, hikes, Wes Anderson, Campari, Chocolate!!

  • arts
  • photography
  • running of the bulls
  • dining
  • cooking
  • chocolate
  • wine
  • coffee
  • running
  • walking
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Depends on my mood. Favorite bands: Typhoon, Bon Iver, The National, Broken Social Scene.
Live music is great no matter the genre.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked across Spain, lived in Antarctica, climbed a 14er. Traveled to NZ alone. Lived in Spain when I was 17. Went to the running of the bulls and got lost. Really, I can't name one amazing thing that I have done. When I travel everything I see seems to be pretty amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn German. Need to practice my spanish.
Want to learn to grow my own food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, China, Gibraltar, Indonesia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Samoa, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Antarctica, Spain, United States

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