From a young age, I've always loved adventures. I wanted to be like Indiana Jones. I've been in a few rock bands, and lately I've been learning to play the saxophone. I enjoy farming and raising animals. I live in the countryside, near a small city called Salamanca. I'm originally from the north of the country, but my roots are in this area. I also make wine and liqueurs. I like mechanics and science in general, and I enjoy reading. I used to paint and had a couple of exhibitions. I work as a freelance photographer and have a small business. My brand is Fous Valer, which is how I appear on all my social media. Sometimes I work as a tour and heritage guide, but I work more steadily in education, as a workshop facilitator at two schools. I love plants and hills, visiting places with good architecture and history, and urban exploration.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A friend recommended Eurorail to me for a trip. I'd heard of the platform but had never used it. I plan to take Eurorail and travel through parts of Europe, meet people, maybe even camp in the Pyrenees and the Swiss Alps, and share experiences.

Interests

• books
• music
• guitar
• art
• photograph
• botanic
• musical instruments
• paint
• vivac
• senderism
• filmaker

Music, Movies, and Books

I really like classical music and rock, jazz and blues, ambient sounds, and nature music. Lately, I've been looking for electronic music for videos, and I think it's great. As for my favorite books, I wouldn't know where to begin, but I really like philosophy and history, Hermann Hesse, Umberto Eco, and Juan Cortada. It's a strange mix, but I also really like Anne Rice and Gabriel García Márquez. In film, well, I could talk a lot, but I really like Alberto Fuguett's movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2016, I crossed the Andes Mountains on foot from Argentina to Chile. It was a 10-day trek through stormy weather, what's known as the Bolivian winter in the Andes during the summer. It was a fantastic experience; you feel something special being in high places and remote mountains.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My kitchen, a room to stay in, I have a very good library and instruments to play, plus lots of music on cassettes and vinyl records.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile