CURRENT MISSION

To learn from, live and enjoy life while helping others on their journey.

ABOUT ME

I am an American living in Brazil. Dubbed "gringa loka" by my friends. Having began this Brazilian journey years ago when doing volunteer work, Brazil holds a special place in my heart and won't let me go! I have a million and one funny stories about misunderstandings and miscommunications. Language barriers are no new news for me, but e live and learn and try to do that with a smile! Positivity!! I wwould describe myself as an out-going person who loves life, nature, people and traveling.

PHILOSOPHY

Live and let live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Always open to host or give information or tips to couchsurfers. Spreading the word in Brazil about couchsurfing and encouraging my friends to sign up.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have now had a few couch surfing experiences and they have been great.

Interests

Hiking, mountain biking, hitch-hiking, camping, learning, teaching, waterfalls, beaches, music, outdoors, kayaking, running, tennis, pateca

• cooking
• running
• news
• traveling
• volunteer work
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• surfing
• rock climbing
• tennis
• hitchhiking
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Right now I am really into crime and mystery books. Hunger Games for me was a great series and comparable to life today!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Waking up each morning to the sunrises and the view of the lake, for me, it is a blessing every day. ...macchu picco and pico do itambe were cool too! :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Expert in (can help with): English, kayaking, biking, camping, and Intermediate in rock climbing and cooking
Want to learn: German and how to play a guitar

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