Ken & Kathy

Travel information

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Description

We are Canadians living on a small island on the west coast of Canada (British Columbia). We've travelled on long trips before we had kids, and again in 2017-18, when we took leaves from our work responsibilities and explored some of our favourite parts of the world for a year.

That year of travel affirmed the great truth we already knew, but it was most profound to experience first-hand in so many places, languages and cultures : the indomitable beauty of the human spirit. We all just want to have family and friends to share our lives with, be comfortable, keep learning and have some good laughs and memories to cherish.

And on that year of travel, we were Workawayers. And those stays were definite highlights. We did a house and pet sit, worked as gardeners in Oxfordshire, and did home maintenance and repairs in Normandy, France and South Island, New Zealand.

In June 2025, Kathy is retiring after 38 years as a primary public school teacher. Ken has worked in communications in non-profit arts and environmental organizations, as a carpenter, and the owner/operator of a water treatment business. He is staying "semi-retired" now and works the odd carpentry job and as a native habitat restoration landscaper.

We are active people and love learning new things. We love gardening, camping and hiking, music and cultural events, and having good laughs with family and friends (old and new). We are tidy and organized and enjoy having guests, as well as being good and considerate guests ourselves!

Interests

Pets

Farming

Politics / Social justice

Sustainability

Movies & TV

Culture

Sailing / Boating

Charity work

Music

History

Art & design

Astronomy

Animals

Books

Photography

Languages

Gardening

Cooking & food

Writing

Performing arts

Carpentry

Cycling

Yoga / Wellness

Team sports

Nature

Camping

Mountain

Dancing

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Languages spoken

Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

House sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Charity Work

Teaching

More details about your skills

Many years of experience: school teacher, childcare, building construction, general plumbing, gardening, wood splitting and stacking, physical labour, professional writing, public relations and marketing, proficient on computer (Windows 10) and internet.

Age

61 & 60

What else ...

Music -- play bass and sing. Enjoying jamming with like-minded people.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Kathy - corn syrup intolerance. Ken -- intolerance to crappy GMO wheat