I'm Nicki and I'm a New Zealand resident, originally from Oregon, USA. I've lived in Kaikoura for about 5 years now and LOVE being next to the sea and the mountains. I've done heaps of travelling and volunteer mission work through YWAM over the years and have a bit of the travel bug. I am an outdoor enthusiast and enjoy hiking, camping, bonfires, backpacking, canoeing, etc.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and helping travelers to feel at home. I know some sweet local spots, off the beaten path.

Interests

• cooking
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• camping
• christian
• markets
• backpacker
• waterfalls
• learning new things
• meeting new people
• dolphins
• hike

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: Josh Garrels, Twenty One Pilots, Zach Winters, Brad Paisley, Nickel Creek, Hamilton!!! MOVIES: Disney, LOTR, Musicals, Comedies, "Harry Potter" "Hunger Games" BOOKS: Love Does, Narnia, The Help, Redeeming Love

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived the 7.8 earthquake here in Kaikoura in 2016!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to cook shared meals together. I am learning German. I can help teach English. I do a lot of hiking around the area and can join you for a hike or show you some cool local spots. I run a weekly Lectio Divina Meditation every Tuesday afternoon.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Israel, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States