Hi!
I'm a PhD Student at the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE) studying water circulation and mixing at the Amazon. I grew up in Ribeirão Preto, in the state of São Paulo, went to college in São Carlos and currently live in São José dos Campos (also state of São Paulo).
I am a very hardworking person, organized, communicative and agitated so I love any activity that disconnect me a bit of the world and show me something beautiful from time to time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here because I'm going to Northridge, California in January to be a tutor of a course being offered by CSUN. I need a place to stay for 3 weeks, but I don't have money to stay in a hotel and I would really enjoy getting to know local people.

Interests

I love hiking, camping, beaches, go to the middle of the Amazon ...
I have plenty of energy so I swim, play volleyball, track... But I also need my quiet moments so I do yoga, meditate, make crochet, embroidery, paint (any handmade thing actually) and read. I just love Neruda!
I always have a soundtrack playing in my mind, some rock, Brazilian music, samba and folk music and I did drama classes during my teenage years, so I never miss an opportunity to attend a good play. Cultural activities enchant me!

• yoga
• meditation
• crochet
• painting
• music
• folk music
• hiking
• camping
• track and field
• volleyball
• swimming
• teaching
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

From the past/present I pretty much enjoy musics from The Beatles, AC/DC, Queen, Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell...
From the present I love Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, The Mumford ans Sons, Florence and the Machine, ColdPlay, Clapton, Ed Seeran, John Butler Trio, The passenger, David Grey, The Cure, John Mayer ...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I stayed 2 months in the Amazon of which 18 days were boarded in the middle of the Amazon River.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach a bit of portuguese, some crochet and yoga. I would really enjoy training my English.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a bit of the brazilian warmth and affection.

Countries I’ve Visited

Paraguay, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil