Clara

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Keen on doing some boat trips / week-long hikes / moped road trips to get from Mexico to Patagonia :D

Description

Hello there! I am an open-minded person who is curious by nature and works with a good level of initiative. I'm motivated by science, culture, nature, dance and FOOD and I'm frequently described as easy-going by the lovely people that I've lived with. I do not take things personally and I'm very happy to adapt and discover new ways of living!

Interests

Technology

Sustainability

Plant care

Languages

DIY & crafts

Gardening

History

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Writing

Yoga / Wellness

Winter sports

Self development

Nature

Hiking

Farming

Events & social

Dancing

Cycling

Culture

Cooking & food

Books

Astronomy

Beach

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Teaching

Gardening

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

DIY and building projects

Hospitality/Tourism

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

More details about your skills

I've been very lucky to have met some fantastic people living consciously and in a sustainable way with nature, they have shared their wisdom with me on:
-Harvesting coffee beans and mangos. I know the techniques for selecting the best beans and have harvested mostly caturra beans
-Drying and processing cherry and enmielado cafe
-Preparing for Temazcal ceremonies, including cooking Pozole for groups of 10
-Making tumeric powder from fresh rhizomes
-Using electric sanding equipment and electric saws for cutting wooden shapes
-Painting and decorating to protect wooden cabins from termites
-Maintaining continuous access to water from gravity water distribution system
-Leading yoga classes for guests at hostels/hotels (preferred style is Ashtanga)
-Cooking for large groups of guests and/or volunteers

Other experience that may be helpful:
-PhD in engineering (focused on water purification and water management). I've been working in the lab for 5 years and I'm used to dealing with heavy equipment, minor electronics, pumps and screen printing equipment. I also became accustomed to problem solving when things don't go to plan!
-200 hr Ashtanga / Hatha yoga teacher certified
-master scuba diver
-intermediate Spanish speaker (B2-C1)
-experience teaching breathworth, meditation, yoga
-experience teaching degree-level engineering, mathematics and chemistry

Age

29

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No