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Primary: Steve is seeking a yoga or qigong teacher for helping Steve to improve his energy levels and flexibility/strength. Or some kind of exercise coach - I need structure and discipline to carry out a daily regimen.
Also, if you're an American refugee from the Trump administration, get in touch and maybe we can arrange a meetup to provide each other solace. ;)
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I am a retired scientist (personal pronoun "it") that is currently staying in a house in the beautiful mountains west of Plasencia (Extremadura) Spain. My partner is from Ukraine. We have an auto caravan so we travel across Iberia and beyond. Therefore, if you have your own campervan or house on wheels, we invite you to join us on a portion of our road/camping trips. We split our time between free camping and commercial campgrounds. We also travel with two dogs, a Beagle and little Podenco mix.
I have lived in Spain for 15 years and in Portugal for one and a half. I’ve also lived in Denmark, Turkey, and the United States. I am easygoing and irreverent but not a party animal or night owl. We’d likely be more companionable if you enjoy learning and discourse on history, philosophy, culture, current events, and the sins of capitalism ;) I am an avid history buff. We enjoy light hiking (our area is replete with magnificent routes) and a relaxing beer afterward on the plaza. We also have a Workawayer account, which we use to meetup with other Workawayers: "Steve & Viktoriia"
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Soy un científico jubilado que actualmente se aloja en una casa en las hermosas montañas al oeste de Plasencia (Extremadura), España. Mi pareja es de Ucrania. Sin embargo, tenemos una autocaravana, por lo que viajamos por toda Iberia y más allá. Por lo tanto, si tengan su propia autocaravana o casa sobre ruedas, les invitamos a unirse a nosotros en una parte de nuestros viajes. Dividimos nuestro tiempo entre acampar gratis y campamentos comerciales. También viajamos con dos perros, un Beagle y un pequeño perro callejero Podenco.
Llevo 16 años en España y en Portugal año y medio. También he vivido en Dinamarca, Turquía y Estados Unidos. Soy tolerante e irreverente, pero no soy un fiestero ni un ave nocturna. Probablemente seríamos más amigables si te gusta aprender y hablar sobre historia, filosofía, cultura, actualidad y los pecados del capitalismo ;) Soy un ávido aficionado a la historia. Disfrutamos de senderismo ligero (nuestra zona está repleta de rutas magníficas) y luego de una relajante cerveza en la plaza. También tenemos una cuenta Workawayer, que usamos para reunirnos con otros Workawayers: "Steve & Viktoriia"
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Interests
Pets
Van life
Animals
Hiking
Mountain
Nature
Camping
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Language exchange Spanish/English. I have many stories of my travels and life experiences to share and I would love to hear yours! Last but not least, if you are looking for the genuine experience of a small and non-tourist town in Spain, this is your cup of tea! You will be at the foot of Las Hurdes, considered one of the most pristine mountains in Spain. The hiking trails are numerous and spectacular. Nature in abundance!
NOTA BENE: If you get bored easily with tranquility and "inactivity", and you need the distractions of a city, this is probably not your cup of tea. And if you wrote your profile without AI, believing your skill at self expression to be superior, you already have my attention!
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Intercambio de idiomas Inglés / español. ¡Tengo muchas historias de mis viajes y experiencias de vida para compartir y me encantaría escuchar las tuyas! Por último, pero no menos importante, si estás buscando la experiencia genuina de un pueblo pequeño y no turístico de España, ¡este es exactamente tu propósito! Estarás en Las Hurdes, considerada una de las montañas más vírgenes de España. Las rutas de senderismo son numerosas y espectaculares. La naturaleza en abundancia!
NOTA BENE: Si te aburres fácilmente con la tranquilidad y la "inactividad", y necesita las distracciones de una ciudad, es probable que esta no sea tu taza de té.
Help
We are mainly looking for the following skills:
Yoga or qigong teacher or exercise coach for helping Steve to improve his energy levels and flexibility.
Although I try to walk every day with my dogs, my exercise has been curtailed since surgery on a broken ankle one year ago. This is exacerbated by poor sleep and resulting fatigue. So I'm looking for someone who can improve my physical (and emotional) state through some kind of exercise routine. I need structure and discipline in this endeavor. Even someone who can silently meditate with me for at least 45 minutes per day would help (I practiced a form of Vipassana meditation for many years in the USA).
My partner is Ukrainian and has been learning English." So any Ukrainians are welcome to visit.
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Buscamos principalmente a una persona con alguna de las siguientes habilidades:
Profesor/a de yoga o qigong o entrenador/a de ejercicios para ayudar a Steve a mejorar sus niveles de energía y su flexibilidad.
Aunque intento pasear a diario con mis perros, he reducido mi actividad física desde que me operaron de una fractura de tobillo hace un año. Esto se ve agravado por la falta de sueño y la consiguiente cansancio. Por eso, busco a alguien que pueda mejorar mi estado físico (y emocional) mediante alguna rutina de ejercicios. Necesito estructura y disciplina. Incluso alguien que pueda meditar en silencio conmigo durante al menos 45 minutos al día sería de gran ayuda (practiqué una forma de meditación Vipassana durante muchos años en EE. UU.).
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Ukrainian: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I an a native English speaker with passable but not fluent Spanish. I can always use some practice with the latter. My partner is a beginner at English and Spanish; if you speak Ukrainian (or Russian) you could help her with either.
Accommodation
Your own bedroom (small) in a 3-bedroom house in a small rural mountain village surrounded by lmountains. This room is available at all times. Last but not least, you must like or agree with dogs. My podenco and Beagle are my best friends and they love people. I ask that you be aware of their safety and needs at a minimum (keeping doors and gates closed).
Tu propio dormitorio en una casa de 3 dormitorios en un pequeño pueblo rural de montaña rodeado de montañas. Esta habitación está disponible en todo momento. Por último, pero no menos importante, debe gustar o estar de acuerdo con los perros. Mi podenco y Beagle son mis mejores amigos y aman a la gente. Le pido que sea consciente de su seguridad y sus necesidades como mínimo; en el mejor de los casos, espero encontrar a alguien con experiencia en cuidado de mascotas y un gran amor por los perros.
What else ...
My village has only 750 people, but there is another (3 km away) that is twice the size. So there are basic services like supermarkets and bars / restaurants (what respectful Spanish town would lack the latter?) Plasencia, a city of> 40,000 people, offers additional services. It is a 45-minute drive from the house. There you can take a bus or train to the main destinations in Spain and Portugal. We travel in an auto caravan both in Spain and Portugal (including the coast), and you can accompany us if you have your own vehicle.
Mi pueblo tiene solo 750 personas, pero hay otro (a 3 km de distancia) que tiene el doble de tamaño. Así que hay servicios básicos como supermercados y bares / restaurantes (¿qué pueblo español respetuoso carecería de este último?) Plasencia, una ciudad de >40,000 personas, ofrece servicios adicionales. Se encuentra a 45 minutos en coche de la casa. Allí puede tomar un autobús o un tren a los principales destinos de España y Portugal. Yo mismo viajo en una autocaravana tanto en España como en Portugal (incluida la costa), y puedes acompañarnos si tienes tu propio vehiculo.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Reliable Wifi.
Space for parking camper vans
Large vans or small caravans can park on a quiet corner about 75 m from the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Buddy
Small podenco mix
Draco
Beagle
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I joined him to do a 2 weeks travel with his caravan along the Galicia and Portugal coast.
It was a very special experience for me because it was my first travel in a caravan. I'm so grateful to Steve for the opportunity to live that experience! And for the deep and… read more
She is a marvelous woman, always happy, and almost nothing gets her down. I attribute this to her unique spirituality. She has found "it," and so she is a pleasure to be around.
She was a great help in all areas requested, with… read more
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