Hola, amigos de CS! Soy yo, La Gringa Costeña. My travels include Colombia, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador. I lived in Mexico for one year and in Colombia for four years. Now based in Northern California, I enjoy riding my vintage Vespa, cooking, writing/blogging, and keeping in touch with friends around the globe.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To find local events and to connect with others when I travel.

Interests

Cultural events, food festivals, learning Italian, web development, riding vintage Vespas and Lambrettas.

• culture
• writing
• vegetarian
• traveling
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• teaching
• history
• beaches
• vespa

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Colombian Salsa, Reggaeton, Vallenato. Scottish rock, Britpip
Books: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (trilogy), Big Magic, The $100 Startup
Movies: The Heartbreak Kid, Love in a Time of Cholera, The Science of Sleep

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed 700 steps to the top of La Piedra de Peñol in Guatape, Antioquia, in my favorite country, Colombia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am familiar with life on the coast of Colombia and things to do there. I enjoy trying new vegetarian recipes and love Colombian food. I am always up for a nerdy talk about time travel, Sci-Fi movies, or Vespa/Lambretta.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Mostly-awesome memories from Couchsurfing and traveling. Connections to my amazing friends in several cities throughout Colombia including Barranquilla and Cartagena de Indias.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Antigua and Barbuda, Colombia, Mexico, United States