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Overview

  • 1 reference
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 31, Female
  • Member since 2016
  • Doula & Yoga Instructor
  • B.S. Human Nutrition
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

******I will be in South America (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador/Galapagos) for the months of August-September. Lets meet up! Send me your recommendations! :)******

Grew up in California. Went to school in Colorado. Traveled for a few years. New Mexico is currently home.

The more I travel, the more I realize 1. the world is smaller than it seems, 2. this connects people in profound ways. I have been traveling off and on for the last 3 years, so the luxury of a warm bed and safe place are not lost on me. I love exchanging stories over a cup of tea, or simply walking somewhere nice to see the sunset.

I love any and all outdoor activities. I try to hit up the local climbing gym or yoga classes where ever I go. After graduating I worked full time as a plant-based chef...so I love trying all the vegetarian food of the world! Lets cook, chat, have a glass of wine, and talk about the human experience! Muchas gracias :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have met way too many people who say they would love to travel, but cannot afford it. I am trying to shift that perception by making my way around the world on a budget, while still making cultural connections and friendships along the way. I know what it's like to need desperately need a place to rest my head at the end a long day, and I try to pay it forward as often as I can. Some of the best learning experiences I've had so far have been sitting at a table with people from other countries, discussing all the ways we share the human experience.

Interests

  • dancing
  • yoga
  • meditation
  • rock climbing
  • climbing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I recently summited Annapurna Basecamp in Nepal. It was one of the most difficult experiences, physically and emotionally. But I'll tell you what, when I reached the top I knew a little more about being alive.

Teach, Learn, Share

Everything is okay. Sit. Be still. Take a deep breath. Be here now.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Vegetarian cooking. Yoga. Local climbing spots. Bad jokes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

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