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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
In Orihuela, near Alicante for all of November, on a finca.
Back to Madrid by November 10th to house and dog sit for my wonderful host (now friend) in Galapagar. November 30th, back to Australia.
Description
A retired educator, with 20 years teaching building and construction to the pre- apprenticeship level in Australia. As a DIY Handyman, I have bought, renovated, and sold 13 houses in the past 33 years. I love to travel, and have a self built campervan at home in Australia. Though I own my own house, I am rarely at home. During lockdown, over 2 years I circumnavigated Australia, some 25,000 kilometres, in my van with my cat, Hagen. I also love to laugh, meet new people, and am happy to help. Since arriving in Europe in May 2022, I have visited Spain, Portugal, France, England, Scotland, Wales, Belgium, Nederlands, Germany, Denmark, and Luxembourg. I have a car to help get me around. I am very healthy, non-smoker. Loving the diversity of wines in Spain and Portugal. I have returned to Spain 5 times since 2016. I am currently back in Australia due to Shengen rules.
Interests
HistoryAnimalsMovies & TVFarmingSustainabilityVan lifeSelf developmentPhotographyHikingDIY & craftsCarpentryCampingBooksArchitecture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Teaching
More details about your skills
Taught building and construction, including carpentry, painting and tiling. Background is in engineering, so taught and examined students in pre- apprenticeship training to year 12 level. As a DIY renovator, I have skills in all aspects of house renovations. As an Australian I speak mainly English, with a smattering of conversational Spanish.
Age
71
What else ...
I am a walker / hiker with special interest in Spain's Caminos. I completed my 5th Camino in June this year. I have hiked with the Runcorn Ramblers and climbed Ben Nevis in Scotland. I have completed 6 hikes in the Sierrs north of Madrid. I am capable of working alone, and also enjoy teamwork. Love talking about, and consuming local wines. I have completed Workaways in Alella near Barcelona, Logrono, Barcenilla in northern Cantabria, Galapagar near Madrid, Vejer de la Frontera in Cadiż, Almoradi near Alicante, and again in Madrid.
I am a retired building and construction educator from Australia. My work has included carpentry, construction, plastering, plumbing, painting and landscaping, to name a variety of skills. I also spent 40 days repairing a flood damaged farm house in Tabbimoble, south of Lismore, Australia.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
No allergiesSpecial dietary requirements
No special dietary requirements
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Tom and El are very much down to earth in their approach to life,… read more
Jude was an excellent, down to earth host, with an eclectic group of friends, helpers and Workaways. If you like the mountains, excellent walks, waterfalls, etc. this is the place to… read more
Andrew is very nice person, and we enjoyed food and drinks together.
Andrew is well organised, was always doing something, when we wanted and it been done in a blink of the eye.
Andrew need going back to Australia and promised us to come back as soon as… read more
Having never met a Dutch person before, I was very pleased with their friendliness, willness to help, and generally being fun to be around.
Yael is a fantastic cook.
I also managed day trips to a part of Spain I had never been to before. The coastal towns and villages were exceptionally good to… read more
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Tom and El are very much down to earth in their approach to life,… read more
Jude was an excellent, down to earth host, with an eclectic group of friends, helpers and Workaways. If you like the mountains, excellent walks, waterfalls, etc. this is the place to… read more
Andrew is very nice person, and we enjoyed food and drinks together.
Andrew is well organised, was always doing something, when we wanted and it been done in a blink of the eye.
Andrew need going back to Australia and promised us to come back as soon as… read more
Having never met a Dutch person before, I was very pleased with their friendliness, willness to help, and generally being fun to be around.
Yael is a fantastic cook.
I also managed day trips to a part of Spain I had never been to before. The coastal towns and villages were exceptionally good to… read more
Though very much off-the-grid, with solar power, tank and bore water, no actual address, etc, the challenges this old, self built casa created were both quite challenging and yet exciting… read more
He helped us out for 5 months…. And during that time transformed the house; stairs, doors, plumbing… read more
I had the opportunity to hike in the mountains north of Madrid. Her entire group of friends made me feel extremely welcome.
