Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Description
I need to be occupied both physically and mentally. Two years I finished renovating my house in France and needed another project to keep me occupied. So I completed 2 weeks of Workaway work on a farm one hour north of Bordeaux in France. I then returned to Australia where I undertook more workaway jobs as well as in New Zealand. Last week I returned from France where I spent considerable time workawaying including 3 weeks with my first workaway host that I met last year. I am now back in Australia until the end of next May when I return to France.
Interests
Art & design
Sustainability
Farming
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Nature
Languages
Music
History
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cycling
Camping
Cooking & food
Charity work
Carpentry
Beach
Architecture
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I must improve my French as I spend so much of the year in France.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
DIY and building projects
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Teaching
Languages
More details about your skills
I have a large range of DIY skills having recently completed the renovation of my 400 year old house in the Languedoc region in southern France 2 years ago. I needed another project after that and a friend suggested "Workaway" and it has been the solution for me. I am an avid gardener and something of a jack of all trades.
Age
77
What else ...
I have the Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults Certificate from Cambridge University and am off to work at an English school in Poland in August with Workaway.
I am keen on maintaining a high level of physical fitness with cycling, stand up paddle boarding, bush walking, camping and swimming among my pursuits.
I enjoy meeting and having decent conversations with people from different backgrounds and nationalities.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
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10 Nov 2025
Left by host (Stay in beautiful rural Lot, ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul stayed for a couple of weeks, this filled a gap for both of us and was a great success. Paul was funny, hard-working, good company and kind. He can do most anything around the house and garden well and applied himself to the many small tasks that exist this time of year including: painting, trimming hedges, lopping huge overgrown fig trees,… read more
(Excellent
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7 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Stay in beautiful rural Lot, ...)
I recently had a most enjoyable week with Liz. She is wonderful company and as for her cooking , well it is second to none.Liz is a very determined woman as she undertakes the massive internal restructuring of her grand house. The finished product shall be a credit to her.
(Excellent
)
23 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience the peace and ...)
I recently had a few days working with Celi. And what a great experience it was! Celi is wonderful company - friendly, intelligent and great sense of humour. And as for the food - would put a 5 star Michillin restaurant to shame. I cannot wait to return..
(Excellent
)
13 Oct 2025
Left by host (Experience the peace and ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul was an absolute legend to have around! He’s got amazing energy and just gets stuck into whatever needs doing and there was some hard yakka stuff to do on my property - and he even retiled by shower. Paul was great company with great chats, and plenty of laughs along the way. Super easy to get along with and always positive. Would happily have… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Sep 2025
Left by host (English speakers welcome for ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul spent 6 days with us in August in our English immersion program in Poland. He was a great addition to our team! He has a very positive attitude and a great sense of humour. Liked by everyone, we would welcome him back anytime and highly recommend him to any host looking for an excellent volunteer!
(Excellent
)
3 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(English speakers welcome for ...)
I have recently completed as a tutor to adults with Malgosia. She and her son run a very professional program. She is very organised and has a lovely sense of humour.
The accommodation and meals are of a high standard . I recommend working with Malgosia to any native English speaker.
The accommodation and meals are of a high standard . I recommend working with Malgosia to any native English speaker.
(Excellent
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10 Nov 2025
Left by host (Stay in beautiful rural Lot, ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul stayed for a couple of weeks, this filled a gap for both of us and was a great success. Paul was funny, hard-working, good company and kind. He can do most anything around the house and garden well and applied himself to the many small tasks that exist this time of year including: painting, trimming hedges, lopping huge overgrown fig trees,… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Stay in beautiful rural Lot, ...)
I recently had a most enjoyable week with Liz. She is wonderful company and as for her cooking , well it is second to none.Liz is a very determined woman as she undertakes the massive internal restructuring of her grand house. The finished product shall be a credit to her.
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience the peace and ...)
I recently had a few days working with Celi. And what a great experience it was! Celi is wonderful company - friendly, intelligent and great sense of humour. And as for the food - would put a 5 star Michillin restaurant to shame. I cannot wait to return..
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2025
Left by host (Experience the peace and ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul was an absolute legend to have around! He’s got amazing energy and just gets stuck into whatever needs doing and there was some hard yakka stuff to do on my property - and he even retiled by shower. Paul was great company with great chats, and plenty of laughs along the way. Super easy to get along with and always positive. Would happily have… read more
(Excellent)
14 Sep 2025
Left by host (English speakers welcome for ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul spent 6 days with us in August in our English immersion program in Poland. He was a great addition to our team! He has a very positive attitude and a great sense of humour. Liked by everyone, we would welcome him back anytime and highly recommend him to any host looking for an excellent volunteer!
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(English speakers welcome for ...)
I have recently completed as a tutor to adults with Malgosia. She and her son run a very professional program. She is very organised and has a lovely sense of humour.
The accommodation and meals are of a high standard . I recommend working with Malgosia to any native English speaker.
The accommodation and meals are of a high standard . I recommend working with Malgosia to any native English speaker.
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2025
Left by host (Come and experience the ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul est resté 10 jours à la maison et il a été adorable. Comme je recevais en même temps des amis de Croatie et d'Angleterre, Paul s'est vite intégré à notre petite tribu "choisie". Il a pris soin du jardin et du parc. Et nous avons beaucoup discuté en français et en anglais, autour de bons repas. Son sens de l'humour est délicieux et je suis… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come and experience the ...)
I have just completed 10 days at Elisabeth’s lovely home. She is well advanced in returning it to its former glory. Elisabeth is a very kind and caring person with a lovely sense of humour. My accommodation and the meals were of a high standard.
Elisabeth’s patience and encouragement ensured that my spoken French improved greatly.
Elisabeth’s patience and encouragement ensured that my spoken French improved greatly.
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Contribute your time and ...)
I have just had a few days working at Yurpia’s. It was a lovely experience to stay with someone who is so attached to the natural world and to be in such a peaceful setting. Her knowledge of native flora and fauna is amazing . The standard of accommodation and quality and quantity of the meals she provided is second to none.
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2025
Left by host (Contribute your time and ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul was a great worker with many skills.
He secured my chicken pen ,so now they are sheltered from the elements.
He is a great conversationalist and has a good sense of humour.
I wish him well on his adventures.
He secured my chicken pen ,so now they are sheltered from the elements.
He is a great conversationalist and has a good sense of humour.
I wish him well on his adventures.
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2025
Left by host (Help with the garden, house ...) for Workawayer ()
A super useful Workawayer with lots of energy and ideas. Able to work without supervision, and with plenty of intitiative to see what needed to be done. Paul has a wealth of experience to draw on in maintenance and gardening, and is also interested in others and their activities. A very good Workawayer to host, and I would happily host again.
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with the garden, house ...)
I have just completed 2 lovely weeks of workawaying with Linda. My work consisted of gardening and handyman tasks. Orere Point is a beautiful peaceful part of the north island and yet only about an hour from Auckland. The quality of my accommodation was second to none as were the meals in both quality and quantity as well as variety. But more… read more
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2025
Left by host (Experience island life and ...) for Workawayer ()
If there was a gold star award for Workaways then Paul would win it. He has a strong work ethic, is very capable and can turn his hand to most tasks. Most importantly he works unsupervised and will find himself jobs to do if he gets everything finished (which he did a lot!) After two weeks he had built a new firewood shelter, then he felled trees… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience island life and ...)
Wow!!! What an amazing experience I had on Kawau Island with Pippa and Greg. I have travelled far and wide around the world but this island is a touch of paradise. If that wasn't enough, Pippa and Greg were wonderful hosts. The quality of the meals and my own private accommodation was second to none. There was a wide range of tasks undertaken,… read more
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2024
Left by host (Help me with my home in ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul was very helpful and an accomplished handyman.
He was both energetic and willing to do any of the small repairs and yard clean up for me.
Paul was good company who enjoyed a glass of wine and conversation over meals.
I highly recommend him.
He was both energetic and willing to do any of the small repairs and yard clean up for me.
Paul was good company who enjoyed a glass of wine and conversation over meals.
I highly recommend him.
(Very good)
6 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help me with my home in ...)
I loved my time with Marie. When there were tasks that i could not do alone, Marie was there to help. Otherwise Marie left me to get on with the job.
She is a wonderful conversationalist with a good sense of humour. And to top it off, Marie is a great cook and the servings were large. I am glad that I helped her with her project.
She is a wonderful conversationalist with a good sense of humour. And to top it off, Marie is a great cook and the servings were large. I am glad that I helped her with her project.
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2024
Left by host (Welcome between earth and ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul is a super great man, 76 and clever, dynamic, with common sense, experience, reaching out to all trades, easy going, ...as he says , 30 in his head and healthy. Youngest people should take him as an example! Do take care of him if you have the chance to have him at home!
(Excellent)
16 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Welcome between earth and ...)
I have just completed a week working with Elodie. I enjoyed the type of work especially given the type of person Elodie is.
We worked together when the task at hand required it, otherwise I was left alone to do my job. The accommodation provided was excellent but more importantly was the generosity of Elodie in providing wonderful meals and her… read more
We worked together when the task at hand required it, otherwise I was left alone to do my job. The accommodation provided was excellent but more importantly was the generosity of Elodie in providing wonderful meals and her… read more
(Excellent)
