For three years I worked in an engineering office. As time went by, I realized that i became restless. I had this one wish for a long time…. I wanted to get to know my mother's country of origin. I went in search of my roots. So I quit my job, left Germany and traveled to Ecuador. I have been there for the last year and a half. I fell in love with the people, the culture and immediately felt at home. I like meeting new people and learning more about their culture. I am curious and mostly I say yes if there is a chance to try something new. The last year in ecuador i tried to say yes to everything that was offered to me. I learned in ecuador to play the traditional flute of Cotacachi, joined a folkloric dance group, joined an theatre collective, learned a bit about the language of my grandmother (kichwa) and also learned a lot about the traditions. Besides dancing and making music, I am passionate about making handicrafts. I made my first jewelry this year and at Christmas I always make my greeting cards by hand:) with my friends I like to do hikes and road trips. Also a good meal and glass of wine make me happy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It is a great way to meet new people. And above all you can get to know the locals and the culture better.

Interests

I looove to dance I did different kind of dance styles Like contemporary dance, jazz dance, ecuadorian traditional dance. Also i love to dance at music festivals, go to concerts, poetry slams…
The last year I was in an theatre collective. It was a new experience and I loved it!
What I also like is making and listening to music, Skiing, do it yourself things, I love to be in the nature: long walks, camping, hiking, swimming, yoga and sometimes I meditate when I am stressed.

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to almost all genres of music.
To relax I like classic and jazz. I like also Rock, funk, indie, Electronic music, deep house
The last year I heard a lot traditional music from ecuador!
Music groups I like:
Kasabian, red hot Chili Peppers, broncho, billy Talent, Beatles, Sade, Nicola Cruz, Benjamin stager, humazapas, sisay, trencito de los andes

Right now I am reading : the brief history of humankind from yuval Noah harari. Until now I like it a lot!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the most beautiful and incredible experiences was the boat trip to isla de la Plata in Puerto López, Ecuador. There was a very very small chance that we would see whales because the whale season was over. However, we were very lucky and a mother whale and her baby came swimming right towards us. They even swam under our boat. They were so close, we could almost touch them. It was like a dream.
Another memory is the vacation where I learned to snowboard. I will never forget that because it was a real struggle. A lot of fun but also a lot of falls, bruises, crying and despair.

Teach, Learn, Share

Exchanging languages is always great! I speak German and Spanish… I'm very happy to help! :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am really spontaneous and curious so we can start every adventure you want!
I really like to hear about different life story’s. We could have chilled nights with good talks, good food and a glass of wine:)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Ecuador, England, France, Italy, Myanmar, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador