My name is Kenzie, some call me Quetzal. I am a preschool teacher living in my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. I am a vegan and animal/plant lover. I have a cat named Keke. I love exploring the natural world or discovering cool places in the cement jungle that is STL. I love to travel, whether it be visiting friends in cities or camping away from civilization for a few days...or weeks.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Currently backpacking Peru, Ecuador and Colombia

Interests

Making homemade herbal products, trying my hand at cooking new vegan recipes, going on hikes, being goofy and cracking jokes 24/7, teaching early childhood, playing with my nephew, reading, Frida Kahlo, cross stitch, playing the ukulele

• animals
• cats
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• vegan
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• camping
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Andean music, Lauryn Hill, Heart, No Doubt, The Pixies, bluegrass, Simon & Garfunkel, Grimes

Pan's Labyrinth, Martyrs, La Teta Asustada, nature docs

The Hobbit, Endgame, The Call of the Wild, Into the Wild, Jane Eyre, The Bell Jar, Persepolis

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Digging up dinosaur fossils in Montana

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach about the landscape and biota of Missouri

Learn about the plants/animals and music where you live

Share big smiles, jokes and good food

What I Can Share with Hosts

A fun-loving goofy attitude and a willingness to learn and explore. I am also a very sensitive and respectful being that strives to live in harmony with anyone who would be gracious enough to open up their home to me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States