Apologies,
the idea of couchsurfing is making some of my housemates uncomfortable. You can still try to contact me if you know one of my friends though: I'll see what I can do.
Benoit Vermont 26, Male Issy-les-Moulineaux, Ile-de-France France Friends since 1985 "She is my elder sister."
DUB 38, Male Cork, Cork Ireland (Republic of) Friends since August 2002 "The only friend I cant talk to!" Friendship Type: Best Friend 30+30+30+
Perrine Vermont 30, Female Lille, Nord-Pas-de-Calais France Friends since August 1981 "She is my sister" Friendship Type: Best Friend 41530+
GELLI 33, Male Jamestown, Saint Helena Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Friends since September 2005 "The other half of the couple who seem to have stalked me around the world, which could be scary of they weren`t such great people" Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for Solene Vermont 210
Troy and Conchi Nahumko Martinez de Tejada 38, Several people Caceres, Extremadura Spain Friends since April 2006 "Solene stayed with us in Vientiane for a few days. It was a great visit and refreshing to meet travelers interested in delving a little beneath the surface." Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend I vouched for Solene Vermont
Paul Crow 33, Several people Cork, Cork Ireland (Republic of) Friends since October 2008 "We met in Cork and it was one of the greteast person I met." Friendship Type: Close Friend
Soness Stevens 37, Female Chigasaki, Kanagawa Japan Friends since 2005 "Solene stayed with me in my home, and in my heart!"
Colours ...... 104, Female Cork, Cork Ireland (Republic of) Friends since September 2006 "we met and meet and will meet again :)" Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for Solene Vermont
Darryl Mellows 31, Male Iwata, Shizuoka Japan Friends since 2005 "Solene came to my little fishing village. I was so glad to meet her as she was such a fantastic person. Solene is an extremely honest and sincere person and the reason why hosting is so great."
Joya and Forrest 30, Female Cork, Cork Ireland (Republic of) Friends since June 2008 "from around Cork" Friendship Type: Acquaintance
I try to great as much as I can, stay active in forums and go to meetings to meet the locals. But mostly, I host and I couchsurf whenever I get a chance.
CouchSurfing Experience
I have been hosted about 25 times so far, while doing a year long trip, and I met lots of people just travelling around. Most of our hosts are now friends, and a few of them definetly changed my way of seeing the world!
I am now hosting fairly regularly and it is always a pleasure. I hope I can repay a little of all the fantastic times CS gave me.
Interests
books birds films people languages colours materials textures plants geography science art drawing etching print making pot making photography fashion design dancing singing looking at things grow... There is no end to this.
Philosophy
nothing is there to last, so lets make the most of it
Music, Movies, Books
All of them?
favourite film: Delicatessen by Carot and Jeunet, Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind, lately Waltz with Bashir
favourite songs: Sweet Sir Galahad by Joan Baez, Je suis une ville by Dominique A, Est-ce ainsi que les hommes vivent? by Leo Ferre
favourite books: Young men and Fire by Norman Maclean, Earth abides by George R. Stewart.
By favourite I mean things that "changed my life", somehow.
Currently addicted to Anne Enright, just finished American Gods by neil Gaiman and loved it, is going through a fling with Oliver Sachs and Murakami - not so keen on John Irving anymore.
And then, all the others... PJ Harvey, Eels, noir Desir, Francoiz Breut, Dominique A, Camane, Ella Fitzgerald, Jacques Brel, Beck, Bonnie Prince Billy, Antony and the Johnsons. Portishead, the Be Good Tanias, Iron and Wine, Nina Simone
David Lynch generally, Spanish and Italian films generally (Lucia y el sexo!), anything really. I even loved Last Action hero...
Types of People I enjoy
anyone who doesn't think they know everything
Teach, Learn, Share
I can talk about differences between cultures.
I can talk about travelling and what effects it has on you an what's around you.
I can teach you how to make a bechamel, a quiche or lasagna.
I can talk about architecture, although I'd rather not.
I can show you how to use a sewing machine and how to make origami cranes.
Oh, and I am learning holistic massage so I can talk about that to. And demonstrate at a push.
One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done
the top of Stromboli in Italy... an island of a volcano: at sunset, the earth is curving around you in hues of pink and blue, while roaring and spitting jets of liquid red hot rock tens of meters up...
- Northern Lights in Norway, I am still in awe
Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org Project
This site is just amazing! I have travelled a fair bit and it has made the whole experience so much richer. All the people we met through it changed my life and my vision of the world. There is a lot of generosity around. Pur bonheur!
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I spent happy days in Cork with Solen and Yann. Great time there, it was really nice guys! Hope to hear from you soon! Solen you are welcome in Turin... best wishes with the pretty little house! Keep in touch.. ciaoo
From Paul Crow Cork, Ireland (Republic of) Jun 21, 2011
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We met in Cork and it was one of the greatest person I met. Solène is geniale and make you feel good to be with. She cheers you up and always have a sweet word for you, always there when you need and always nice. She gives you strench and energy when you need it, she beautiful inside and outside. Imiss her and the wonderful girls eve than we did. Looking forward to visit her in Cork and fall into a sea of joy:))
thanks a lot Solène and Chris for your hospitalily! nice time in the pub to drink beamish. We followed your advice going to Bantry, our first stop with the huge car! we'll go next days in the Connemara,
Hope you're fine,
thanks guys
Solene is a very hospitable host. She met me in Cork city center and helped carry my backpack back to her incredibly beautiful home. She whipped up a tasty dinner for both of us and I was able to hear some of her travel stories. She recommended loads of great places to go in Cork. I hope I make it back one day to see more and get a chance to talk with Solene again.
From IRISHCALYPSO Waterford, Ireland (Republic of) Aug 3, 2009
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Solene was a breadth of fresh air over a hectic w/e. Sitting with her on the mountain overlooking the sea was the highlight of the w/e, its good to step off the roller coaster and watch the world go by. A very intelligent, interesting and caring person who I am happy to call a friend :-)
Solene is beautiful! I had a wonderful time meeting her in Tramore and getting the chance to hang out and chat with her. She has a beautiful heart and I always felt very welcomed around her! I hope to see her again and perhaps stay with her in Cork! Such a positive experience!
From RONANSTONE Dublin, Ireland (Republic of) Jul 22, 2009
Positive
Solene is a lovely, genuine, generous person, i was so glad she hosted me in her beautiful home, thanks loads! :)
I didn't meet Solene through CS. She's sharing house with a good friend of mine. Although I don't know her very well, she is a very pleasant and interesting person to be around, very open and friendly and intelligent.
Unfortunately I could not host Solene when she came to Bergen but we met up and she is an easy going and friendly person. It was a relly fun night, sporty of you to come to a norwegian screening of new film makers. I hope our paths cross again somewhere!
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