Help early-retired happy slightly disabled world-traveler around home and explore Munich & Bavaria

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I need a workawayer/s for November 24 till January 14.
Also welcoming Workawayers later in 2022, see my calendar.

I am a nerdy, intellectual, conservative and humble person. In 2018 I had my right leg amputated because of diabetes, but my spirit is still great.

I was once a construction manager and once a talented IT technician/advisor but those professions both lead to "burn-out" ... now retired, in a wheelchair, live carefree and secure on early-pension, making hobbies my life and future. I wish to change the world through my online engagement and inventions to be patented or open-sourced. ... never stopped learning, also like to learn from others...and teach others what I can. I prefer to host guests that have similar interests to mine. I do not go to bars or clubs.... I'm religious, conservative, soft, romantic and self-taught in my many skills. I am a smoker, but the apartment is well ventilated.

My hobbies and interests; inventing, philosophy, astronomy, astrophysics, space travel, photography, Amazon-book- sales, home-cinema, classical music, ebay-shopping, formula-one racing, community work, plane-spotting, eco-villages, music & art, gardening, traveling, romance, cooking, religion, politics, humor...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is a lot in Munich to explore and experience. Learn German or English here at home or in the streets or activities. Munich is a student city with many clubs and societies. I have traveled well in Bavaria and also 50+ countries, can share/compare experiences. I have been hosting travelers for 15+ years and I love interacting with people from around the world. See feedback, also from couchsurfers. I have had good experiences with hosting couples, also with toddlers/kids.
Help
A bit of help needed, not really "work", but assistance, about 3 hours/day , 5 days per week, flexible. Please help where and how you can; light household chores, cleaning, improvements, cooking, shopping, chatting, events and visits to activities or parks. I clean my own mess. Guests should help voluntary with their own initiative and effort in their own time-planning. I do not like giving commands, do not need a maid, need very basic household help and some company. Cash reward is possible for very special activities like helping with major home improvements or help with my small Amazon and Ebay shops or special ventures. I can also host couples to share the work-load, also with a toddler or kid no problem, have great experiences hosting groups, partners and families. Maximum stay 8 weeks.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Afrikaans: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Free accommodation plus basic food, humor, entertainment, life- tips and hacks. Private guest-room (double-bed) with shared bathroom, kitchen, balcony and home-cinema ... and free WiFi. The only real rules in my home are the "Ten Commandments". Guests will never be bored in my home or in the city yet enjoy a lot of privacy and freedom as they want... Note: it is difficult, but not impossible, for me to host people with special diets! ... I have a friendly cat ...
What else ...
City central (4km) with public transport only 100m from home. "MVV Isar" ticket (after 9am) only €16/week. Most museums cost only €1 on Sundays. "Bayern-Ticket" €28 (+€7 for each accompanying traveler) to any nearby cities and castles like Füssen, Berchtesgaden, Augsburg, Salzburg, Prag, Nürnberg or Passau.... many parks, pools and shopping nearby. In certain cases, I can sponsor your transport, events or day trips.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Limited free parking on the street or 200m - 300m away.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
2 to 3 hours a day but only 5 days per week

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Pedro, the house cat.

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04/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Dung) for host

It was quite comfortable for me to stay in Rudolf place for over 3 weeks. He gave workawayers best places in his apartment and not much to do there. There were few tasks per week but most were flexible so I had a lot of free time. He is very friendly and knowledgeable but some of what he knows could be different with what you know or believe. The… read more

(Very good )

28/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Dung)

Dzung was a delight to have around for three weeks. I got use to eating delicious Vietnamese food that she prepares with enthusiasm. She helped me with household chores with satisfaction. I met some of her friends the last few days, and we had a lot of fun. I also thank her for taking time with making my cat happy too.

(Very good )

03/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (ana maria) for host

Rudolf is a great host, I planned to stay a month with him but I extended my stay to 6 months.
He is one of the most interesting person I have ever met, with him you can have conversations about travels, astronomy, religion, inventions... and I have taken in consideration his advices as he gave me a great springboard to working in Munich where I… read more

(Excellent )

10/05/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (ana maria)

Ana is the best workawayer I have had; intelligent, cheerful, helpful, funny, adventurous, economical and inspiring. She extended her stay and was a great help in my household for six months. I wish her well with her new full-time job and new living quarters.

(Excellent )

03/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Nixon ) for host

I have stayed 3 months with Rudolf, there were incredible! He makes you feel at home, good energy always flows.
The work is easy and Rudolf is a good teacher who is also kind and funny. Only I can write good things about him. I will miss friend.
¡Thanks for everything Rudy!.

Me he quedado 3 meses con Rudolf, ¡fueron increíbles! Te hace sentir… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Nixon )

Anyone that hosts Nick will not be disappointed. What a wonderful man full of energy, strength, intelligence, patience, strategy, flexibility and moral correctness. I wish his stay was longer.

(Excellent )

15/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Fleur) for host

I stayed there with my friend (also a workawayer) for one month last winter. We had a great time, Rudolf is a very kind and generous person and we had a lot of interesting discussions and fun times in the evening watching films and having nice meals and drinks. Just so you are aware this apartment is quite small but you get your own room, it is… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Fleur)

Fleur and Emmet make a wonderful team and helped me to my total satisfaction. Young, fun, dynamic, active, motivated and intelligent with great futures. They learnt a lot about Munich and like it, intend working in this fast developing city next year, so I hope they will visit occassionally.

(Excellent )

13/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Dimitri)

Dimitri was a pleasant helper around my simple home for two weeks. I enjoyed the discussions and laughter we had very much. He also helped me prepare articles for Ebay sale that helps my finances. My cat likes him too, which says a lot :-)

(Very good )

27/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Mariano)

Mariano was my workawayer in February/March then got stuck her till September due to the covid-pandemic. I could not have wished a better person to be with during the lockdown. He has the necessary survival skills and much more, his help here was very valuable. He always stayed cool when I thought there was a crisis. We had a lot fun and laughter,… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle Cristina)

Danielle is a wonderful sweet person of very good character. She stayed here only a short while but visits regularly while she is still in Munich looking for work and accomodation. I love Brazilian people!

(Very good )

21/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (MARTINA)

What a wonderful young lady! Martina helped me very much with daily chores to my total satisfaction. She liked the museums in Munich and should come in summer again when it is warmer.

(Excellent )

15/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (EKATERINA)

Ekaterina is an energetic wonderful and helpful young person. We had so much fun comparing our cultures, food and ways. She fullfilled my wish to help me in my messy appartment and it looks much better now, but also had a lot of time to explore Munich and Bavaria. Thanks to Workaway, has made my life far better. I feel much younger now!

(Very good )

31/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (EKATERINA) for host

Rudolf is a great host. I was glad to help him, by the way it was easy and I would gladly come for the second time. My room was very comfortable. Thanks to him, I managed to save on food, because he provided food, and I could cook everything I wanted, it's true. Gorgonzola pizza will be in my memory for a long time :) I definitely recommend this… read more

(Excellent )

27/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mario)

Mario's two month stay here was very pleasant. In that time he helped me, plus extras, with enthusiasm, more than most others have. He enjoyed exploring Munich and also took a short trip ("holiday") to Berlin. A true gentleman, intelligent, with similar character and hobbies, he has became a good friend.

(Excellent )

24/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Abigail) for host

We had a great stay with Rudolph in Munich. Rudolph is a very welcoming and happy man who made us laugh a lot and facilitated a lot of interesting conversations. The work was also very pleasant and we had a lot of free time. Rudolph was very keen for us to explore Munich and the surrounding areas and gave us many recommendations. Overall it was a… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Abigail)

Abi and Alex make a great team. Their responsibility, initiatives and energy really amazed me, they quickly adapted to my home and put 100% into the chores they done without much explanation needed. We had a lot of fun and laughter too. Very efficient, they enjoyed their free time to explore Munich and surroundings to the full. Love them!

(Excellent )

19/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Laura ) for host

Rudolf is probably the best host one could have in Munich. Although we had some differences due to our differents perspectives of life, we managed to have a nice friendship during the time of my stay. Rudolf is a very welcoming person and generous. Also, during my stay I visited other cities and countries and it wasn't a problem for him. I highly… read more

(Very good )

30/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura )

Laura was an joyful education for me. We initially had some generation-gap issues but quickly leaned to adapt to one another. She is very quick in carrying out chores and in shopping she was a wonderful blitz in finding my products. We had a lot of fun and she really enjoyed Munich in her free time and even short trips to Berlin and Switzerland.

(Very good )

17/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kim)

Kim was a great experience for me, learning about the generation gap. While I feel old and conservative I really appreciate the help I get from young travelers like Kim. We had a lot of fun between the chores of living. His knowledge and communication skills amazed me so we could chat intelligently about old music, business, economics, history and… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kim) for host

rudolf is really genuine man.
I stayed with him only 1 weeks because of some schedule trouble, but i really love to stay with him more if i can!
He helped me a lot of things about touring in munich, and he helped me to stay with him really conveniently.
We talked about countless topics everynight, he has a really firm view of living, but he dont… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Eileen)

What a wonderful young lady, my favorite after 5+ workawayers.! With clear mind and her skills, helped me a very lot in my little lonely chaotic world. Eileen is already professional in her branch of study and has a very good future. I wish more help from people just like her.

(Excellent )

17/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host

I have stayed with Rudolf for a short time (I needed to leave earlier due to some personal circumstances), but I am so glad I had chance to meet this wise, warm-hearted man with great sense of humour. We had really interesting conversations. The expected help is not much, and Rudolf is very flexible host. Thanks for everything, I wish you all the… read more

(Excellent )

17/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)

Elena is a wonderful lady and was very helpful in my home. She is also a good chatting partner, very open and funny. I hope she can return one day.

(Excellent )

08/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lina) for host

I really enjoyed my two weeks at Rudolfs and Pedros well located place. The work is easy and there was a lot of time left to explore the city or meet some friends. We had a lot of interesting talks and it was nice to get to know more about his way of life.
If you don't mind that the flat isn't perfectly clean, I can definitely recommend staying… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)

Lina was a gem! She helped me a lot and done some urgent home improvements. We had some constructive discussion and fun. She is intelligent and flexible. Lina could also enjoy Munich attractions and meet her friends.
Danke!

(Excellent )

25/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Maxime)

Maxim is a not only a very talented photographer, he shared his other skills which helped me tremendously to make my some-what chaotic home much better. He could solve complicated shopping tasks. We had so much fun cooking together, enjoying our creations with wine. We had good discussion about cinema, music, comedians and about his trips… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Maxime) for host

Rudolf is a wonderful Host !
So many good moments whith him and his cat Pedro !
His appartment is well located, very close to the tram or the metro. I was feeling like in my home, Rudolf is so relax and interesting, boring is not possible ! He is generous and flexible about many things, help me a lot to enjoy my time in Munich, thank you a lot,… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Luigi Andrea) for host

I had a really good time in the 4 weeks i stayed. Rudolf is very nice, friendly and generous, you can talk with him about almost everything. He can cook delicious dishes, from the Asian food to the European recipes and more! He has also good and lovely friends. The apartment is in a beautiful location, you are close to everything you need. And… read more

(Excellent )

04/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Luigi Andrea)

Luigi is a very dynamic, talented and friendly young chap. His four week stay was a great pleasure and he helped me so much but also understood the generation gap and we became good friends. We could discuss many things, anything that bothered us in life. He was my very first workawayer and I am very impressed with the service.

(Excellent )

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