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I need help in exersizing / training my little puppy, an english bulldog named Olga, and also some help around the house when I have had my coming knee joint replacement surgery,I need help from middle of March.
I have had some major changes in my life recently. I retired from work in december but are still working extra shifts when needed. My precious 4-legged friend Piraten, french bulldog died under tragic sircumstanses,in middle of January- so now I am waiting for a new 4-legged friend, the english bulldog puppy. She will arrive her on March 14 in the age of 8 weeks. I will have a knee-joint replacement surgery, hopefully during spring, and then I will also need practical help in the house for the first weeks after surgery.
I live in the forest in Oslo, I am renting a small bacement apartment in the house you can see on one of my pictures. Tha apartment is only 40 square meter, but has two separate bedrooms- so you will have your own room.
Its located at SKAR in Maridalen valley- its appr. 17 km from city center- there is public transport ( bus stop 1 minute from the house), but it operates only once an hour ( twice during rush hour morning and after noon ) but not late evenings ( last bus from city center is at 9.30 pm).
Its very peaceful sorroundings with hiking possibilities just outside the door.
I mainly offer short term stays , appr. 2 weeks, but when I will have my surgery I would like to offer 4 weeks.
I am a social worker by profession and worked as a night staff in a fasility for drug addicts and also had a part time job as a child welfare emergency councellor. I also do volounter work for the church city mission.
I know my country fairly well as I have been living here and there- and can give you good advise for further travels in Norway.
I am nice when I am nice but I have a "dark" side that is not so nice- hopefully you will not discover it :-)
NOTICE THAT I CAN ONLY HOST 1 PERSOn AND I ONLY HOST THOSE WHO ARE FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED.Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a social worker since more than 30 years. I like the philosophical angle to life wisdom, and can give you plenty :-). I have travelled and lived many places in Norway also in the far north, and can give you helpful information if you want to discover more of Norway than Oslo
AS a native Osloboer, I can give you useful information about this and that.Help
Puppy training/ exersizing, help around the house after my surgery
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
German: BeginnerAccommodation
You will have your own small bedroom and share the tiny livingroom/kitchen and bathroom with me. I have a washing machine in the bathroom, but no drier and since it is basement apartment the laundry takes some time to dry.
I do have Wifi, and TV with just 3 norwegian channels and Netflix.What else ...
My location is perfect if you like peaceful surroundings and lot of hiking possibilities in the recreational forest known as NORDMARKA.
There you find pure nature,, silence, lakes ans streams,wildlife, in winter you are likely to see elks and or deers.
Even located in the forest its possible to go downtown Oslo with public transport- but not late nights. The travel to city center takes appr. 47 minutes
I am a mix between very private and very socialable- I do need me privat " sphere" but can also be quite inclusive. When I make dinner I will probaly invite you to eat with me- and if you want to make dinner and invite me that is also nice.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
appr. 3, 5 days a week
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Piraten was a very good dog and I really loved him, it was a pleasure to go in the forest to take him out. It wasn't really working… read more
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Piraten was a very good dog and I really loved him, it was a pleasure to go in the forest to take him out. It wasn't really working… read more
Torill, Piraten and Gina
Torill is such a nice and great person always happy to talk and giving a lot of tips about things you can do while staying with her. She has many stories she can share with you and you can really learn a lot from her. She is such a wonderful human being… read more
It was a true pleasure hosting you, the only thing I regret was that you… read more
I also had lots of days off to explore Oslo which was great, so I very much enjoyed my stay, thank… read more
You are such an easy person to be around and I really enjoyed your company.
Always welcome backj !
Torill and Piraten
The only negative I can say after the weeks with Camilla is that she had to leave . She could have stayed here forever if it was up to me, but its comforting to know that more hosts will be delighted to know… read more
Thank you for bringing so much sunshine into our lives- you are higliy missed !!!
He is just a very nice and warm person always With an positive attitude and willingness to help.
Good Luck on Your Next experience and please come visit if/… read more
Good luck with your coming adventure and thanks for the help !
Torill, Blondie… read more
Thak you so much for all the help and your wonderful company. Blondie, Piraten and me we miss you A LOT.
Torill
We both misses you and wish you all the best in your future travels and working experiences.
Torill and Blondie
Thanks for your help and good luck with future adventures.
Torill and Blondie
He is a genuine person with a always helpful attitude, and pleasant to be around. My dog Blondie was wery happy with all the walks together with him. Good Luck forther in Your Northern- and life adventure
For me this was just what I wanted, I had plenty of time to… read more