Oi, tudo bem?

I been on this crazy rollercoaster of couches for over 10 years now! I am now hosting here in Rio. I moved here and started a family only in the past year, but now we are accepting guests. As you don't mind the business of an infant and friends and family...

I love bicycles, cameras, adventure, the ocean, conversation, practicing awareness and communities. I love being outside, I love exploring this fine city (I haven't been here long), I love being with friends and making new ones, I love great books, art, film, architecture and anything else that peaks and opens the human mind. I am peaceful, but very excited. I make myself go play outside everyday. I aim to contribute to the betterment of the environment and overall life experience of those around me. I like change. I have friends of every type and they are all amazing. I will learn a few languages in my lifetime and hope to make a lasting positive impression on this world!

PHILOSOPHY

I live my life a day at a time and I am ALWAYS down for an adventure or something new.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Member for 10+ years.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted:
2 from Georgia, USA
2 from Bristol, UK
1 from Maryland, USA
2 from Pittsburgh, USA
1 from Ljubljana, Slovenia
3 from Vietnam
1 from Berlin, Germany
1 from Miami, Florida/Colombia
2 from Michigan
1 from Toronto, Canada
2 from Norway
1 from London
2 from Sweden
1 from Australia
1 from Boston
1 from Oakland
1 from Italy/the world
2 from Boulder, CO, USA
1 from Canada/Australia
1 from Seattle, WA, USA
2 from Belgium (via warmshowers.org)
2 from Barcelona, Spain
1 from Canada

Surfed:
Lisbon, Portugal - Munich, Germany - Palermo, Italy - HCMC, Vietnam - Nha Trang, Vietnam - Helsinki, Finland - Copenhagen, Denmark - Chicago, USA - Bogota, Colombia

Meetups/Friends-
Austin, Texas, USA - Gothenburg, Sweden - HCMC, Vietnam - NYC, Washington DC, Chicago, USA

Interests

my family and friends, cameras, surfing, bicycles, computers, yoga, beekeeping, the earth, music, good board games, welding, metal art, spinning records, ultimate frisbee, fun group sports, meeting new people, outdoors, kayaking, helping others, untieing knots, books, funny hats

• arts
• books
• architecture
• environment
• yoga
• shopping
• board games
• bouldering
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• kayaking
• surfing
• sports
• business
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like to read.... insightful, original films are appreciated as well. music is a must- rock, jazz, electronica, downtempo, classical, much to many to list. I like movies too. nature shows are great too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

life in motion. witness my son's birth. built a bike shop. married a brazilian. sat in stillness. loved. traveled. lived. took my body to the edge. laughed until I have cried. woke up.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a yoga teacher. I can take your picture. I am your friend. I can fix your bike or answer a lot of questions on the subject of bicycles.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Locally - If we can build a solid community with hosts here in Rio, I would love to allow various people to cou

While a surfer - Respect, low footprint on your life, a general interest in your hosting gratitude, a big hug every time we see each other and a couple of laughs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Samoa, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Spain, Sweden, United States

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