Hi! My name is Simon and I have been living in Almeria since April 2011. Most of the time, I do scientific research at the Plataforma Solar de Almeria in Tabernas desert. My topic is solar concentrated power: basically we use large mirrors to boil some water and use this energy for many applications :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing to meet and exchange with people from different regions of the world and different cultural backgrounds.

Interests

Traveling, Language, Food, Sports (Triathlon/Marathon, Padel/Squash)
Science, Renewable Energy Systems and Sustainable Development...

• dining
• cooking
• triathlon
• marathon
• drinking
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• backpacking
• kayaking
• sports
• rock climbing
• racquetball
• science
• squash

Music, Movies, and Books

Please have a look at my own small library when you come home :)
Also registered on Spotify to exchange Music playlists

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have completed the way of Saint James (Camino de Santiago) in September 2013 by my own with a backpack and a (terrible) mountain bike , from Santander to Santiago de Compostela (Camino del Norte). Quite an adventure, looking forward similar trips on other continents for the coming years !

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can host 1-2 persons for a couple of nights (preferably on week-ends) and show/drive you around Almeria and its surroundings, including the Alpujarras (Sierra Nevada) and Cabo de Gata Natural Park.

I like to go out for tapas and drinks in Almeria, practice outdoor sports (for instance kayak, climbing, canyoning), play padel /squash. I also like to spend time at home and try to cook something new.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, United States