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Host rating
40
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Description
Have lived all over the world, was a Master scuba diver, am Mum of 4 children, one on each continent, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Have lots of craft hobbies, Macrame, silk painting, knitting etc. can still sew on buttons and repair clothes!
Love gardening.
Don't particularly like cooking any more.
Worked as a site secretary on the construction center putting up a Shopping Mall in South Africa, was Accountant at a Block manufacturing Company in Kuwait and loved skiing squash and hiking.
My 4 feral cats. who adopted me, do not tolerate competition on the grounds.
Alas one gets older and slowly activities fall away. Was recently widowed after 64 years of marriage and have now to start life afresh on my own.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A lot more than they would expect from a 83 old granny!
Fluent in German and English, basic Spanish,
Happy to share my experiences and skills in crafts and gardening.
Help
Mainly to help around the house and property (1/2 acre), re-establish my pottery, installing the kiln and helping with other craft projects. Helpers should have a current drivers license.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private room with bathroom and kitchenette
What else ...
The area around Arcos de Valdevez provides lots of sightseeing of historical sites and nature.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week, trial period 1 week extendable
