Carol

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Currently in the US near Taos, NM

Description

I am retired, living full-time in my van for almost 5 years. I prefer sunny and warm places. I travel slow, staying close to nature, and mostly avoiding crowds. When I’m not traveling in my van, I’m backpacking with minimal needs. I’m very self-sufficient. I prefer slow transportation over Uber and taxis, preferring to walk, bike, take trains or buses. I’m an early riser who enjoys spending time in quiet places.

I’m happiest outdoors: hiking, biking, birdwatching, snorkeling, and just being in quiet, natural environments. I love and adore all animals, even the scary ones. I value calm spaces, meaningful work, and practical skills over luxury or busy social scenes. I love reading and playing board games.

I live a sustainable and minimalist lifestyle. I find waste in any form intolerable and it is one of the reasons I rarely dine out. I pick up trash and recycle, reduce and reuse in every way possible.

I am very independent preferring a low-maintenance environment. I’m not very good at small talk and sometimes my social skills are awkward. And at times I can be quit chatty. I’m very sensitive to noise and smells. I tend to spend a lot of time by myself but enjoy being in a group situation when I prepare myself for it.

I prefer hosts who value independence and reliability with hours and work clearly defined. It works best for me if expectations are clear.

I can help with general maintenance, gardening & outdoor work, cleaning & organizing, pet care & house sitting, DIY tasks reusing and recycling materials. I love to cook and bake healthy low processed foods. I am reliable and at my best when working independently without supervision. I can work well with most other folks. I’m not afraid of physical work and I love to learn new skills.

Interests

Animals

Water sports

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Cycling

Camping

Van life

Sustainability

Pets

Charity work

Farming

Plant care

Books

Carpentry

Cooking & food

Gardening

History

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Light maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

Gardening, cooking and baking, working with pets and farm animals (love poultry), electrical and construction (built out my van), and a slew of other things. I look forward to learning new things. I love being creative and solving problems.

Age

60

What else ...

Love to read, play games, solve puzzles, travel, scuba, snorkeling, hiking, biking; anything outdoors and warm. Not a fan of cold weather (below 70).

While I do work well with others, I do appreciate my alone time.

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