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Overview

  • 18 references 14 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning German
  • 31, Female
  • Member since 2014
  • R & D at Fraunhofer USA
  • Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering
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About Me

Hello, world!!! I am a very relaxed and open-minded person who loves to learn as much as possible from life. I love mountaineering, hiking, climbing, swimming and I am passionate about science and philosophy. I'm very enthusiastic and adventurous. I could say, a dreamer.

I enjoy spending my time in the wonderful nature, and of course how to not do that if I was born in Ecuador, a country with amazing landscapes.
So. If you have the chance to visit it, do it because it is definitely worth it.

I like learning from experiences, culture, moments, life in general. I believe there is no bad experience in life, but moments from the ones we have lessons. Every single minute of life is grateful and a source of knowledge.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing to exchange experiences in all senses, to love life, to live it with passion, make friends and my favorite word, learn! =).

I traveled with the network for three months across Europe in 2017, and I just could say it has been one of the best experiences in life. The concept of traveling is different from the typical tourist. It is about sharing, caring, making good friends and establishing deep connections, yes, connections. I am really amazed at how many wonderful moments you can live and how much you can appreciate the people you meet on the way! You never know if you are gonna see them again, but it is not so important when they win a special place in your heart to be remembered forever.

Now, I want to retribute all the great experiences I had, doing the same for others.

Interests

Traveling!!! I consider traveling involves all aspects of human integrity! Meeting new people, learning about different cultures, places, history, science, and life in general. Traveling makes you open your little mind and create a universe of new thoughts. At the same time, you make great friends and understand that the is not any type of barriers that can divide the humans.

  • cats
  • culture
  • wine
  • traveling
  • music
  • hiking
  • mountaineering
  • swimming
  • chemistry
  • science
  • food
  • life
  • trekking
  • dance
  • biking
  • gym
  • climbing
  • enjoying life
  • enginnering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Deep house, chill, ballads, electronic, alternative rock, R & B, blues, english pop-hits, traditional Ecuadorian music, salsa, merengue, classic rock from the 80's

Movies: Before the flood, The Pursuit of Happiness, Lion King.

My favorite books: Inferno, The boy with the striped pijama, Man's search for meaning.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Being part of the first female couple to achieve the Politecnic summit of Chimborazo in Ecuador (November 2016)

Traveling from The Netherlands to Austria by train in a day, switching six different trains for ten hours, after a last minute decision just to get on time for a canyoning adventure next day (Well, it was because of the guy, but anyway!!) I mean, you only live once human!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I like teaching both English and Spanish
I love mountaineering and climbing. Although I started to practice it just a couple years ago
I don't imagine myself not practicing it. Just because it has given me all life friends, amazing landscapes, adrenaline, food, heat and great moments.
Also, as an Ecuadorian I can prepare and share some of the amazing typical dishes
I love to learn as much as I can of whatever. Knowledge can't be neglected since eventually, you will need it in your life.

I love story-telling. I could just talk and talk for hours and hours. I think the experiences must be shared hehe.

I could teach you basics of salsa, if you don't know to dance hehe.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories (Storyteller, shut me up because I don't stop) =P I can make you laugh and cry with them. I have both funny and sad stories.
Spanish slang
Food
Adventures and experiences
Jokes
Knowledge
Mountaineering if you come during a weekend

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, United States

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