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Hello,
We are an international couple, Agata, 25 y.o., is from Sicily and Antoine, 30 y.o., from France. After living 8 months within an off-grid community in the spanish desert, we decided to come in Sicily.
Agata:
Born in Sicily, I had been abroad for a long time for my studies and research in soil biology and agroecology. I am a very curious person, full of energy, in a continuous need to learn, and a will to share with other people my passions.
I am doing a course to become a hiking guide in Sicily. My project is to combine hiking with revegetation of Sicilian soils, covering bare/abandoned land with native plants, especially by collecting and preserving wild seeds, germination workshop and direct sowing. For this reason, I will not be available on Thursdays afternoon and during the Week-end. However, I am available to work a few extra hours during the week to make up for Thursday hours.
Antoine:
I am a mechanical engineer. I enjoy practising rock climbing, sailing and hiking, discover other cultures, and meet people.
I am a very curious person, ready to discover and learn new knowledge, and passionate by all technological issues for a sustainable life. I am currently focused about mobility, energetic and water autonomy issues, woodworking, and construction methods.
Interests
PhotographyEvents & socialYoga / WellnessVan lifePlant careTechnologySelf developmentSailing / BoatingNatureOutdoor activitiesPetsHikingGardeningFitnessFarmingDancingDIY & craftsCultureCooking & foodCarpentry
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
Antoine is moving to Sicily and would like to learn and practise his Italian. In exchange, we would enjoy to teach English (Agata & Antoine), French (Antoine) or Spanish (Agata).
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Languages
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
Agata:
I studied and did research in soil biology and agroecology abroad. For the last 8 months, I have been coordinating the Drylands Restoration department in an off-grid community in Andalusia : forest nursery, seed bank, direct sowing and transplanting, composting, trail maintenance, collaboration and supervision of thesis trainees and volunteers.
Antoine:
I have done several Wwoofing and Workaway experiences in different places in Europe (Spain, Danemark, Réunion Island ...): I took care about animals in different farms and in two equestrian center, partipated to make rhum in a distillery, did woodworking in ecovillages and in an abbey, and help a host to install an off-grid electrical system. I have some knowledge in different technical domains : Woodcraft (wood electric tools handling, carpenter & wood framework bases), house maintenance basics (plumbing, electrical, coating, painting etc) and some theoretical knowledge about low technology equipments.
Age
31 & 26
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
For health reasons, Agata has a specific diet: she cannot eat onions, legumes, and gluten. However, she really enjoy cooking, so it would be a pleasure for us to do this if it makes things easier.
