CURRENT MISSION

meet new people, experience new places, relax & enjoy life

ABOUT ME

I'm in grad school in the Bay Area right now studying water resources. Right now, I'm in Maputo working on a research project and would love to meet others who are living here or just traveling through!

PHILOSOPHY

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

looking forward to meeting new people @ couchsurfing meetups, hosting and staying!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've never hosted or stayed at someone's house - so I'm relatively new to this! i've met up with couchsurfers when traveling before, and think its a great way to meet people.

Interests

The outdoors & sports: Hiking, biking, running, camping, soccer, art projects, film, cooking

...much much more

• arts
• cooking
• running
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• sports
• soccer
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

This week I listened to Grizzley Bear, Radiohead, The xx,Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Curumin, Chk Chk Chk, Arcade Fire, fanfarlo, Beck...to name a few.

I'm currently reading: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and The Lost City of Z. I've also been on a Steinbeck kick recently.

I recently re-watched a few of my favorite movies - Run Lola Run, Habla Con Ella, Amelie and Y tu Mama Tambien.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacking the Enchantments near Seattle, WA. This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been

Meeting dozens of my Chinese relatives in Beijing & surrounds & experiencing their welcoming warmth. Traveling in China.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to play pick up soccer with anyone,anywhere!
For the past 5 years, I was working as a consulting civil engineering in Seattle, WA. I have focused on green stormwater infrastructure, low impact development, bike/ped planning, etc. I'd be happy to meet anyone who shares these interests! I'm also working on learning Portuguese, and can help out with english

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Honduras, Italy, Lesotho, Netherlands, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Mexico, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States

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