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Bonjour! Petite famille dynamique et joyeuse sur les routes pour rencontrer, partager, expérimenter ! Bérengère (43 ans), Timoté (6 ans) en enseignement à domicile, et nos deux chiennes que nous avons adoptés pour notre plus grand bonheur, une merveille de gentillesse. Elles savent rester dans le fougon si nécessaire, elles sont très sages. Nous aimons la nature, les animaux, rencontrer des personnes d'autres cultures, entendre parler une autre langue :) Bérengère : Après une carrière d'ingénieure, j'ai pris un grand virage, j'ai vécu en camion, à la rencontre des gens, de milieux alternatifs, en wwoofing ou workaway. Je me suis alors reconvertie au métier de thérapeute. J'ai exercé pendant 7 années en tant qu'art-thérapeute et relaxologue dans un centre médico-social et en libéral. J'aime le yoga, le théâtre, la poésie, la lecture, marcher dans la nature, le jardinage, être dehors ! Je suis calme, sans addiction, végétarienne (le véganisme me convient très bien aussi). Je suis réactif, dynamique et j'apprécie de rendre service. Je peux, avec plaisir et patience, être disponible pour des enfants, leur proposer des activités extérieures, bricoler des créations, faire des activités (peinture, dessin,...) , des jeux, lire et conte des histoires, des promenades pour découvrir la nature, la faune et la flore. J'aime aussi soigner les animaux (expériences en wwoofing et de gardiennage), jardiner ( j'ai l'habitude de la tonte, débroussailler, rangement bois, coupe de branches, fendre du bois...). J apprécie de ranger, rendre un endroit agréable et propre. Timoté : Timoté est curieux, et aime qu'on lui explique les choses, découvrir. Il a l'habitude (et adore !) la vie en communauté et est très vite autonome. Il aime apprendre, discuter et être au contact des adultes disponibles. Il adore se faire des copains de tous âges, il aime jouer avec d'autres enfants, très sociable. Il a testé l'école classique et l'école alternative (Montessori) mais pour le moment c'est l'école à la maison (sur les routes...) qui lui va le mieux. Quand j'aide en workaway et s'il n'y a pas d'enfants pour jouer (pendant qu'ils sont à l'école par exemple), il apprécie d'être avec moi et de me regarder travailler ou de jouer à côté, ou de m'aider! Je ne souhaite pas que Timoté soit devant les écrans (téléphone, TV, ordinateur). je limite le sucre dans son alimentation. Nous mangeons au maximum bio et local. Au plaisir d'échanger, de se rencontrer Hello! We're a small, dynamic, and joyful family on the road, ready to meet new people, share experiences, and explore new places! We're Bérengère (43), Timoté (6), who teaches at home, and our two dogs, whom we adopted with immense joy—they're wonderfully gentle. They know how to stay in the van if necessary and are very well-behaved. We love nature, animals, meeting people from other cultures, and hearing another language spoken :) Bérengère: After a career as an engineer, I made a big change and lived in a van, meeting people and experiencing alternative lifestyles through WWOOFing and Workaway. I then retrained as a therapist. I worked for seven years as an art therapist and relaxation therapist in a community health center and in private practice. I love yoga, theater, poetry, reading, walking in nature, gardening, and being outdoors! I'm calm, have no addictions, and am vegetarian (veganism suits me very well too). I am proactive, energetic, and enjoy helping others. I am happy and patient to be available for children, offering outdoor activities, crafts, and other activities (painting, drawing, etc.), playing games, reading and telling stories, and taking them on walks to discover nature, wildlife, and plants. I also enjoy caring for animals (I have experience with WWOOFing and pet-sitting), and gardening (I am experienced in mowing, clearing brush, stacking firewood, pruning branches, and splitting wood). I enjoy tidying up and making a place pleasant and clean. Timoté: Timoté is curious and enjoys having things explained to him and discovering new things. He is used to (and loves!) living in a community and becomes independent very quickly. He enjoys learning, discussing, and being around available adults. He loves making friends of all ages and enjoys playing with other children; he is very sociable. He's tried both traditional schooling and an alternative school (Montessori), but for now, homeschooling (while traveling...) suits him best. When I'm helping out with Workaway, and if there aren't any other children to play with (while they're at school, for example), he enjoys being with me, watching me work, playing nearby, or helping out! I don't want Timoté in front of screens (phone, TV, computer). I limit sugar in his diet. We eat organic and local food as much as possible. Looking forward to exchanging ideas and meeting you.
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In Oaxaca, México for a few weeks. Love to hike, swim, bike, and exploring a new city! Interested in increasing my Spanish speaking skillsss as well!
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I'm interested in outdoors, in particular hiking, camping and surfing. I love baking and creative activities and I'd love to learn about pottery (wheelthrowing and handbuilding). I also love reading.
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I am seeking to apply my marketing skills such as strategy, SEO, advertisements, and content creation. I am hightly interested in local projects, and sustainable tourism.
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