CURRENT MISSION

Live in balance with myself and nature; try and share that primordial connection.
Vivir en equilibrio conmigo mismo y con la naturaleza; compartir esa conexión con ella.

ABOUT ME

I love to wander around wetlands and forests to get to know new plants, but also the cultural offerings of cities, going out to dance, and getting to know new places from the perspective of the people who know them best. I was born in Venezuela but mostly grew up in Michigan. I've lived in Paris and in Martinique (on exchange) and spent two years in Paraguay.

Nací en Venezuela pero crecí en EEUU; he vivido en Paris (de intercambio), Fort-de-France en Martinica, y dos años en Paraguay. Las plantas me fascinan y he pasado el ultimo año y medio haciendo un master en ecología después de haber trabajado como técnico de investigaciones y en educación/conservación ambiental.
Soy muy tranquilo pero tengo un lado acelerado XD me encanta andar por los esteros y los bosques para conocer plantas nuevas, pero también la movida cultural de la ciudades, salir a bailar y conocer sitios nuevos desde la perspectiva de los lugareños.

PHILOSOPHY

I go about with the idea that we can positively affect the lives of those around us through small actions... that many small people doing small things in many small places can make a difference... that life is ephemeral and we have to try and have a good time!

Ando con la idea de que se puede influenciar de manera positiva las vidas de los que le rodean a uno (aunque sea momentáneamente) a través de pequeñas y grandes acciones… que muchas personas pequeñas haciendo cosas pequeñas en muchos sitios pequeños pueden tener un gran impacto… que la vida es efímera y hay que aprovechar!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've had some great, great experiences with CS!
I'm always down to meet up.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted some and surfed some, and it gets more interesting and eye-opening each time. I'm looking forward to more.

Interests

Plants, biking, coffee and coffee shops, photography, cooking, political art, croissants, ethnobotany, dogs

Las plantas, andar en bici, café, fotografía, cocinar, arte político, media lunas, etnobotánica, perros

• arts
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• cycling
• camping
• languages
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Tough! However...
some notable movies : anything Miyazaki, Delicatessen, el Laberinto del Fauno
... books : Braiding Sweetgrass (Wall Kimmerer), East of Eden (Steinbeck)
... music : recently, I've been listening a lot to Jessie Reyes, Natalia Lafourcade, First Aid Kit, El Remolón, Made in Heights, Mount Kimbie, but I'll listen to anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sleeping on a beach under the Milky Way, with friends and good, homemade camp food.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach the languages I know and the subjects I know a fair amount about (plants!), and love to learn in turn. I love listening to people talk about things they have a passion for, regardless of the topic.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Tiempo, buenas ondas, beers or wine :p

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Oman, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Martinique, Paraguay, United States, Venezuela