Doug

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I like:- music, art and water sports.
I enjoy learning languages cultures and belief systems.

Description

Hi I am in Sri Lanka until the end of may 2025.
I am currently teaching monks English and assisting with day to day tasks. May June and part of July I will be in France then I will go to the Uk mid July until December.
I am well organised and happy to work autonomously and as part of a team.
I have recently completed a restoration of my own in France with the assistance of workaways from all over the world.
I am an electrician with most building skills.
For 10 years I lived on a farm in a farming community in Kent southern England. I am not a farmer though I have looked after various animals and helped out neighbouring farms.
I was a trustee at an agricultural museum and understand the workings of agricultural machinery old and new.
I am happy to undertake any maintenance task's.
I enjoy cooking and baking making pickles jams and generally being in the kitchen.
I like reading, art ,music and most outdoor activities especially on the water I buy and sell vintage and antiques items.

Interests

Plant care

Astronomy

Sustainability

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Performing arts

Charity work

DIY & crafts

Drawing & painting

Dancing

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Beach

Books

Culture

Camping

Architecture

Art & design

Animals

Water sports

Van life

Sailing / Boating

Politics / Social justice

Pets

Outdoor activities

Music

History

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Hindi: Beginner
Sinhalese: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I love to learn languages and am happy to help with English

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Art Projects

Languages

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Some knowledge of:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Being an elderly companion

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Teaching

House sitting

More details about your skills

I previously worked as a contract electrician. ( at the moment I’m teaching)

I have completely renovated and built homes in Europe and Asia.

I have commercial and personal building experience.

I have worked in kitchens, bars and helped as a tour guide.

I am adapt to working on machinery and vehicles.

I am happy to work with animals and agriculture (having lived on a farm).

I live in the south of France and am happy to travel anywhere.

Age

66

What else ...

travelling in s e Asia

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Nothing

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  Special dietary requirements
  No