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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Currently applying for residency in Ecuador, exploring the country - been to Quito, Cuenca, Banos, Tena, Misahualli, Loja, Vilcabamba, Salinas, Ayangue, Canoa, Rio Canoa, San Isidro, Mindo, Pto Lopez
My next destination:
Ecuador - from Nov 2022 until Jan 2027 View all
Description
My name is STeve,
I love working with my hands, being outdoors in nature, doing renovation projects, landscaping/gardening, learning new skills, connecting with like-minded others, exploring new places, cultures, and people.
Interests
BeachMountainCyclingWritingMusicHikingGardeningSelf developmentOutdoor activitiesBooksYoga / WellnessNatureFarmingBlogging
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Romanian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
TESL certified in 1999, some conversational tutoring in English Definitely interested in learning and practicing more Spanish
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I've bought, renovated, and rented out multiple houses, largely on my own, most of which I still own.
TESL certified, though it's been a long time since I got that cert.
Certified yoga teacher, been doing yoga and meditation since 1995 and 1997, respectively.
Lots of experience doing gardening, landscaping, property maintenance.
Professional musician, been playing drums for 40 years, played professionally for 15 years travelling the world on cruise ships.
Age
53
What else ...
Retired early, currently working very part-time remotely as a Technical Advisor/Mentor to apprentice electricians in Canada, so reliable 'net access is a must.
LOVE SCUBA diving - cavern, open water
LOVE learning new things, spend a lot of time reading, researching, listening to audiobooks, etc.
LOVE music - playing it, listening to it, seeing live shows.
LOVE yoga and meditation, been doing both daily for many years, teach both as well.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
hornet stingsSpecial dietary requirements
N/A
Feedback
Lots to do on the property, from farm work, preparing food, working with… read more
We are pleased by the way you integrated in our country and culture, always welcome to come back and let's stay in touch!
The members of the association are all working together to build their operation and brand, and have done a… read more
He was also super caring for our dogs and did daily walks with them. He got along with all of our staff and was a kind and… read more
Designed, measured, ordered materials for, and built a wood bed frame
Repaired the stairs
Daily walking of dogs and watering/trimming plants
Helped with large event for 60… read more
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Feedback
Lots to do on the property, from farm work, preparing food, working with… read more
We are pleased by the way you integrated in our country and culture, always welcome to come back and let's stay in touch!
The members of the association are all working together to build their operation and brand, and have done a… read more
He was also super caring for our dogs and did daily walks with them. He got along with all of our staff and was a kind and… read more
Designed, measured, ordered materials for, and built a wood bed frame
Repaired the stairs
Daily walking of dogs and watering/trimming plants
Helped with large event for 60… read more
Saw parts of Ecuador I would never have seen otherwise, not a popular tourist route.
Waking up to Chimborazo every day was an added bonus.
Also got to meet and work with young people who are committed to improving life here, contributing time, effort,… read more
Large variety of tasks here, from landscaping/gardening, to handyman/repair work (carpentry, electrical plumbing, etc) to painting and general maintenance. There was another tradesman volunteer on site while I was there, we knocked out a lot of repair jobs in our time together,… read more
Very peaceful, pristine, quiet property in the hills, a sanctuary away from civilization, such as it is, and walkable to town. Great farm-fresh food daily, lemons the size of grapefruits, avocados,… read more
Linda is a gracious, humorous, compassionate woman with a huge heart and a soft spot for both animals and people.
Will and Dannie are great hosts, they run a tight and organized ship, with lots of focus on community, making it fun for the volunteers, and providing a pleasant… read more
It got super busy just after I arrived, place was full for Easter weekend, then it calmed down afterwards, good workout.
Puerto Cayo is chill, a small fishing village, nice respite from the busy cities, and it was hot, like 42C Real… read more
