Couch Surfing

Hmmm, I think everyone is, or would be a little bit hesitant to invite strangers into your house... Well, that's exactly what Rodrigo and I are doing. Since the beginning of October, we've had 4 surfers. Luna, from Spain, was our first. She was a true hippie with a great spirit. We really enjoyed her and she taught us her perspective on life and was open to new ideas. She has been traveling for the last 2 years... she started in Mexico and has been making her way down ever since! She lived with the poor, studied music, and learned the ins and outs of every Latin country between here and Mexico. It was definitely an eye opening experience to have her here, and I'm glad we did.

Luna playing her guitar

Our second surfer was Peter from Belgium. He was a more typical traveler... but had gotten robbed in the Buenos Aires bus station before making it to us. I don't know how, but he remained in a positive mood with a great outlook even after loosing thousands on his journey to us. We had a lot of fun with him, and I hope he's safe wherever he is!

Our third surfer has become quite a dear friend to us! Natalie from Hamburg, Germany is still staying with us and will be going with me to Mendoza on the Finca Ogawa farm next month. She's cooked Goulash, Apfelstrude, pastas and many more. I'm very glad she will be accompanying me to the Finca, because otherwise... I'd starve. She's very neat and quite... we hardly even notice her presence. I'm sure we'll remain in contact for years to come!

Our fourth surfer was Megan from Arizona... and Philadelphia. She was really into dancing tengo and hiking. She also is working on a farm during her stay here somewhere in Córdoba provence. I'm not exactly sure where though. She taught me about Lululemon, which I fell like I HAVE to have some clothes from there now. Megan will be here until May, and has only 2 pairs of pants and three shirts. I am very impressed she can do such a thing!

Nati and Megan as well as all three of us just loungin' around

I have recently surfed 2 girls in Montevideo, Uruguay's couches. They were both very nice. The first girls name was Renata who is a real estate lady. She was very organized and clean. She was thoughtful and had great suggestions of what I should do while I was in Uruguay. The second girl I stayed with was named Flor. She was such a fun gal. An art major that played the chelo... and loved jazz and photography! You better believe we got along!! Her house was so neat, the roof opened to let in the natural sun in the common area. She took me to many concerts, including one of jazz that was out of this world!

Renata and I

Flor and I enjoying the open air market in Montevideo

Great jazz concert Flor took me to

As you can guess, I'm a huge fan now of Couchsurfing... Who wants to come surf my couch??