Hey everyone! :)

My name is Cécile, I am a 26 year old French traveler.

I studied linguistics and translation in Montreal (Canada) and lived there for the last 6 years. I am used to live in a shared place, I respect other people's intimacy and I am always keen to share a meal or a cup of tea. I am an open-minded young person who takes care of her environment.

I love swimming, biking (did 2 triathlons last year!), reading, writing, playing cards, among many other things that involve movement and creativity. I am always looking for authentic connections, I cultivate honesty and care in my relationship with myself and others.

I am very curious about languages, I want to learn everything I can about them! I taught French in Quebec and really enjoyed the experience. I have basic knowledge of Spanish, I can carry on a conversation on simple subjects. I am very keen to learn Basque.

Alex, my boyfriend, will be staying with me.
About him: he was born and raised in Montreal, and lived in Australia for 2 years. He can speak English and French fluently and is working on his Spanish. He is a very funny and caring person. He plays the guitar and loves ice hockey.

Thank you, hasta pronto :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Alex and I met in Canada and we now want to live in Spain for a few years.
We will be moving to Bilbao in January 2025, we therefore are looking for a place to stay in the area for our first days there.
We think getting to know the city through the eyes of the locals is a great way to start our new chapter in Pais Vasco.
We are used to live with roommates, we are clean and responsible adults.

Interests

• cooking
• reading
• hiking
• swimming
• nature
• beach
• playing guitar

Music, Movies, and Books

I recently read Madeline Miller's books and I loved them! She wrote a version of the myths of Circe (Circe) and Achilles (The Song of Achilles), I deeply recommend it :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled to Costa Rica by myself in 2022 to learn surfing. I found it very challenging but exciting!
I plan to keep learning on the nice beaches the area has to offer.

Teach, Learn, Share

We can share some funny French expressions from Quebec, recipes and card games.
We would be happy to learn about your experience in the area and some Basque useful sayings!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Canada, France, Germany