Elena

Germany
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I am currently
Travelling
Description
Hello,
I'm Elena and currently travelling in Sardegna. The rest of the time, I study environmental science and work in a cafe.
I've travelled extensively, before I started studying last year.
Generally, I like being active and really enjoy spending lots of time in nature. The same with being creative, in many diffrent ways.
And I can't forget my love of food and exploring different cuisines.
Through travelling, lots of reading and socializing I got more and more interested in the sustainable, fair and healthy life. I would like to learn more about it, to integrate it as much as I can in my way of living.
Interests
Mountain
Beach
Nature
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Charity work
Farming
Gardening
Carpentry
Sustainability
Animals
Pets
Languages
Architecture
Art & design
Drawing & painting

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Language practice
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
More details about your skills
I enjoy cooking and making things for myself such as macramé and bracelets and sewing. I like arts and crafts and I enjoy working in the garden and used to plant trees and plants at home.
I worked a lot in hospitality.
But I am young and there are many skills that I still want to learn!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Age
23
What else ...
I'm in my semester holidays and unfortunately don't have a lot of time. I've been quite a view times to Sardegna with my family, but would like to get to know it from a different perspective. I'm really interested to learn more about the lifestyle, the food and culture. Last but not least also to pick up some Italian.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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22/08/2021

Left by host (Permaculture gardening and ...) for Workawayer (Elena)

Elena had a short stay here with us but it was a pleasure to host her.
She have a clear interested in the weather global warming (she study environmental science) and we could have interesting talks about this important subject.

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13/08/2020

Left by host (Come and share our tranquil ...) for Workawayer (Elena)

Elena and Mitch arrived just as Covid lockdown began. They were very respectful of how nervous we were at the time, especially as there was a large outbreak in the north of Tasmania. We couldn’t be too careful, as we have much to do, but they were more than willing to isolate away from our home in our little cabin (an insulated shipping… read more container).

We were soon joined by two other workawayers in another cabin and so together they tackled the garden, rebuilt beds, planted winter crops, planted lemon trees, build cloches over all our lemon trees, picked tomatoes, apples, crab-apples, nectarines quinces etc.

They seem to enjoy the veggie patch – but were very interested in building and wanted to try their hand at all sorts of skills, carpentry, welding, metal work, all manner of building. The container was fairly basic and Elena wanted to add a homely touch, so together they tackled all sorts of tasks – putting in a kitchen sink and bench unit, some clothes hooks, shelving, a gorgeous breakfast bench in the sunshine (with limb wood offcuts that Elena accurately made and fitted to support the bench). Elena found an old large shelf unit in our shed and reshaped this to suit the cabin. She spent hours meticulously painting it, including with a gorgeous floral detailing that just set the whole unit off. They made the cabin homelier than ever, so they could sit out the pandemic in the safety and relative comfort of our farm.

They were really interested in learning and tackled lots of different crafts, metal work and other fabrications. Mitch is an electrician – so was really keen to set things up in our new kitchen unit for the crib room. We shared many a new cake or bread recipe that I was trying on my new firebox or oven. They built an enormous bonfire and we baked goat and potatoes, soup and shared mulled wine together.

We have not had any couples stay so long, so in time offered them work on the olive harvest – which they undertook for 6 weeks.

You will not find a nicer couple anywhere – Elena is training to be a doctor and spent many hours studying in the afternoons (at her new bench), getting her English up to scratch. They had to move on – so she could attend courses in town, but I would not hesitate a moment if I was asked for a reference for either of them. They are intelligent, kind, caring, they left the place in immaculate condition and better than when they arrived. They are an asset to any host or employer.

Mitch and Elena, I hope we see you again, if you stay in Tasmania. All the very, very best.
Anne (and Robert).

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