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Description
A retiree with a youthful attitude and an easy going nature, but getting stuffed doing the physical stuff. Philosophical and health orientated - happy to share hard gained knowledge to those who chose to listen. I have a spacious home enclosed by colourful scented flower gardens, populated by birds, (one lazy cat) , frogs, butterflies and bugs! This is the tropics, so its lovely warm days, balmy evenings, and has more than its share of beautiful streams, waterfalls, crater lakes, and hills that provide opportunities for swimming, bush walking, exploring and fantastic photography. There are one or more markets locally every weekend and the selection of fresh organic and homegrown produce proliferates even along the sides of the highways.
What makes this part of the world a true Paradise is the lack of humidity as my "beach" is 752 m. above sea level. I wanted to retire at the beach and I decided to bring the beach to me. I haven't had anyone trying to 'dive' in my ocean as they will only butt head with concrete or wood...and my 'guard dog shark' has not bitten anyone's foot yet, so my ocean is free of stingers..sand lice...mosquitoes...crocs and surrounded by fresh water lakes and waterfalls to wash off after a day at the Beach!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a philosopher by nature and love to share my knowledge on colour therapy and how its aids good health. I garden and produce much of my own food from my gardens and can pass on a wealth of knowledge about health and how to keep it. I have previously travelled the world and experienced many cultures and enjoy being host to short term overseas visitors.
Help
I need a creative soul wanting to help create a painted "beach-side' scene on my house as many workawayers have recently done and as well I need help with a shovel and wheelbarrow. Anyone of general fitness should be capable of this task and accepting that this will be dusty and dirty work. If you have some talent with computers and internet, then that would be handy as well as knowing which end of a hammer to hit with. I have self sufficiency projects of solar and aqua culture that could use input from someone skilled and electrical knowledge would be worth sharing.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Large house, three bedroomed, kitchen available for personal meals. A walk to town, shops and foods. Many fresh garden foods may be available. Vegetarians are well catered for from my productive gardens and the carnivores have close shop access to source their own proteins. There is plenty of space for kitchen cooking or a large outdoor BBQ at the "beach". You'll get the picture if you look at the pictures!
What else ...
The Atherton Tablelands is Paradise on a stick! So much to see, tons of natural beauty and rainforests. Wildlife, waterfalls, forest walks, bike trails, 4WD tracks, lakes, craters, lots of food farms, and away from the 'rat race'!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days
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On her first wway experience, I hope all hosts seek her skills and pleasurable interaction. I learnt new… read more
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On her first wway experience, I hope all hosts seek her skills and pleasurable interaction. I learnt new… read more
We did gardening,helping his friend and family,playing the game,swimming,driving,and creating Volcano.He totally loves nature and puspus(his best friend).This area is super great and he is a good host so I definitely recommend! Thank you… read more
Doug has many hobbies. he likes… read more
During your stay with this guy, you can expect:
- Fun/interesting tasks during the day that are tailored to your skills (or not!)
- Discussions in the evening that range from profound to interesting and silly to mindboggling
- Delicious,… read more
Doug is a men with a big heart, easy going and huge knowledge that he shared with me. He told me so much about gardening, health, colour therapy and lots more. I will miss the great and interesting talks and all the fun… read more
