Help around my historic home and explore Ottawa, Canada

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  Beschreibung

  I am a teacher living in a vibrant community close to downtown Ottawa. My cat and I live in a 104 year old 3 bedroom home. I speak three languages (English, French, and Dutch), and love to travel, meet new people, and learn about the world. I am a cyclist and triathlete, and a cycling coach as well as a teacher and regular dog sitter!
  
  The community I live in is a short walk to downtown Ottawa and an even shorter walk to Chinatown and Little Italy. The community itself, Hintonburg, is known for its one of a kind shops and restaurants and proximity to the Ottawa river and access to Gatineau (Quebec).

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  House sitting
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Politik & Soziales

  

  Haustiere

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Geschichte

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Bücher

  

  Tiere

  

  Fitness

  

  Radfahren

  

  Camping

  

  Strand
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  I was born in Ottawa but come from a Dutch family. My parents immigrated to Canada shortly before I was born. I speak English, Dutch, and French, and am a French teacher. I am happy to talk about and share Canadian and Dutch cultures, and I am also well versed in Canadian history - if this is an interest to you I am happy to talk about how the country was established, and show you the sites of downtown Ottawa that connect with the Confederation.
  
  I will happily include you in family functions as well! I have 5 nieces and nephews and two sisters, and we are a tight knit group.
  
  I love to learn from others - cultures, foods, languages, etc. I value connections with others and feel we can all learn from one another!

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  Arbeit

  I am currently looking for someone who would like to house sit for a few days (November 1-4) with my cat while I am out of town. This could be a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a short stay in Ottawa, but I would also be more than happy to host you for longer before/after.
  
  I am looking for help with general maintenance in the house, including gardening, organizing, and painting - in general, helping to update an old home! I am quite handy in the garden and with painting and would be happy to teach you and share these skills with you. This will mainly be done together when I am home, but during the school year (September-June) I will be working during the day so you will have the house to yourself and we would complete tasks usually together when I am home. All of these tasks lend themselves to being able to chat and get to know one another.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Französisch: Fließend
  Niederländisch: Gute Kenntnisse

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  I would love to practice my Dutch speaking, as it is mainly limited to speaking with my family. My French is also limited to speaking mainly with students at school, so speaking in a social setting would be very helpful for me! If you are looking to practice your English, Dutch, or French, I’m more than happy to help you with that. As a teacher, I am passionate about learning and sharing my skills with others!
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  Unterkunft

  The house has one shared bathroom, but you would have your own room with a queen sized bed on the second floor. There is also access to an office, wifi, and various streaming services. I have a big backyard and deck for outdoor time as well! There are TONS of places to go within walking distance and easy access to public transit. I would be happy to show you around or give you suggestions on where to visit.
  
  Before you arrive, we can talk about food - would you like to eat together, on your own, what sorts of things you would like me to stock for you, etc. I am happy to share meals!

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  Was noch ...

  I live very close to the Parliament buildings, which is a great site to see when visiting Canada. There are always lots of festivals and different things happening in and around Ottawa where you can meet others and learn different cultures. I also live quite close to Gatineau, which is a gorgeous place for hiking and biking.
  
  I have an elderly cat who will want to cuddle with you, and I also dogsit regularly. Walking a visiting dog is a great way to take in the area, and the Ottawa River is a short walk away from my home!
  
  I am sober and don’t mind if you want to have a beer or a glass of wine with dinner, but prefer minimal drinking.
  
  No smoking, please - I have bad asthma.
  
  I can host for a maximum of 2 weeks, though if you are looking for slightly longer, please reach out and we can see if it works!

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  I have an office space that you are welcome to use. I am happy to work with you to sort out a schedule that works with your work schedule!

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  I am okay with dogs who are house trained and will not chase the cat!

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