Barbara

Germany
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I am currently

At home

Activities i am interested in:

quiero aprender espanol!

My next destination:
Andalucía, Spain - from Dec 2026 until Feb 2027
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Description

I used to work as a nurse in Germany and the US. Now looking forward to finally travel again meeting new people and learning their languages.
I raised 4 children so I am very used to being flexible and getting things done in a sometimes chaotic environment.
Baking more than cooking is my passion, especially baking my own sourdough bread .
Interests

Languages

Dancing

Events & social

Books

Animals

Beach
Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Dutch: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am currently studying spanish online and would very much like to be among spanish speaking people. I also started to learn dutch. So if there is anybody out there who wants to teach me this cute language in exchange for work, I´d be very happy.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Charity Work

Languages

Being an elderly companion

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Teaching

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills

Having worked as a nurse and raised four children, I have various skills to offer. I love baking and always bake my own bread and I even can bake you the famous "Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte"
I am used to work independently but have a great ability to adapt to any team.
I am a happy and easy going person who works better in the afternoons than in the mornings.
In the evenings I can enjoy a glas of wine with nice people and talking about God and the world as well as just being by myself and reading a book.
Age

64
What else ...

I am a reliable and attentive housesitter and I would go all over the world. Preferably with my husband but not necessarily.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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23 Sep 2026

Left by host (Practice your Spanish, enjoy ...) for Workawayer ()

Barbara es increíble. Su integración en casa fue inmediata y muy rápidamente se volvió parte de nuestra familia. Es una persona maravillosa, con una capacidad de organización y de trabajo admirable. Recuerdo con mucho cariño el invierno más frío de la historia jugando a las cartas juntas y compartiendo historias vitales. Tanto con Aïna como con … read more

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18 Sep 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Practice your Spanish, enjoy ...)

It's been a while since I stayed with Martha, Aina, Leo and Fanny - but you are far from forgotten.Such a friendly and open minded family. We had a lot of fun together and work was very easy. Thank you, Martha for being so easy going and uncomplicated! Always happy to share a glass of sparkling or red wine. 🥂 ( Por la utopía 🧡)
Thank you Aina for … read more

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5 Nov 2023

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Barbara was an absolute godsend to our family. We couldn't recommend her more highly. She is amazing. Barbara stayed with us for over three months, helping with the baby and our then 4-year-old. She was wonderful with the kids. The baby adored her. (Taking care of the baby was her primary task).
Barbara was so easy and pleasant to live with and … read more

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2 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Be part of our American ...)

This is such a loving and caring family!
I was there for a good three months and felt very welcome and pretty soon was part of the family. The working hours were very flexible and it was always seen to it, that I could attend language school, or yoga lessons or dance classes. Valencia offers a variety of fun things to do!
Work, which wasn`t … read more

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18 May 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (A little help at home in ...)

This was my first work away experience and I absolutely loved it. Sara created and still is, a little paradies, where I listend to the birds, played with the dogs and enjoyed the cats.
The work I did for Sara was easy enough and she never counted the hours.
Unfortunately my Spanish was really bad - I wish I had the ability to comunicate better. … read more

(Excellent )

8 May 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Barbara ha sido la mejor inquilina posible, respetuosa, generosa, dispuesta, educada y espero que para siempre una gran amiga. Tanto ella como Klaus, su pareja son personas ejemplares, divertidas, adaptables y los voy a echar de menos hasta que nos volvamos a ver...inmejorable experiencia

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