Anna

How Anna came to Nine…

Ciao! I’m Anna. I love the sea, my birthday (3rd of March, write it down), ice cream and I have a funny laugh - or so they say! Originally from Italy, I lived in The Netherlands for almost 4 years and started my solo backpacking adventure around South East Asia in January 2020 - just at the right time for a pandemic! But I continued my journey and made the most out of it.

The year couldn’t have ended any better - I arrived at Nine in December 2020, drawn by a volunteer opportunity as a Yoga Teacher. My stay was supposed to last 3 months, enough time to figure out where to go next. No need to say that life happened and more than a year later I’m still here. I was over the moon when they asked me to stay for longer as a host! The community is my fuel, it keeps me active, inspired and open-minded. Having a constant exchange of people, plans, activities alongside a stable group of friends residing on the island is what makes this place feel like home.

With the rest of the team I run the house, making sure that everyone is happy and comfortable. Beside some practical tasks, I focus on communication and guest’s experience. I am fully involved in the community life and I keep an eye that everything runs smoothly. The same way this place welcomed me at open arms, I welcome every person that steps into Nine. I don’t know what life will bring, but I know I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. And yes - I still teach yoga here!