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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
I am interested in activities related to land cultivation, gardening and woodworking and DIY and building projects
Description
Hi everyone,
my name is Ester and I come from Southern Italy, precisely from Apulia, 'the heel of the boot'.
I love my region: it is a wonderful place with a wonderful sea, delicious and healthy food and stunning regional parks. I'm very proud of my roots but I feel like my branches can go high and strong by visinting other places, connecting with different cultures, descovering new languages and different way to inhabit this messy world.
I gratudated less than one year ago in a MA in Languages and Literatures (English and Portuguese) and It was the best path that I could have chosen! During my years of study I fell in love with Portugal, I did two Erasmus experience there, one in Lisbon and another one in Coimbra, and I could not even describe the joy and the growth that those experiences gave to me.
I can define myself as an enviromentalist, I really care about the world we live in and I try everyday my best to make the little differences that each of us can do with a little bit of effort. Speaking of that, I became vegetarian two years ago but once in a while I try to cook also some vegan recipes.
One of my goals in life is to grow my own garden and try to get as much as I can from my produce and it is something I have been trying to learn to do over the past year.
I'm about to start a new job at the end of October and until then I would like to enjoy my last days of complete freedom by connecting myself with new realities and meeting new people and cultures!
Interests
Mountain
Culture
Camping
Adventure sports
Self development
LGBTQ
Beach
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Performing arts
Gardening
Plant care
Events & social
Outdoor activities
Nature
Farming
Yoga / Wellness
Photography
Politics / Social justice
Hitchhiking
Languages
History
Hiking
DIY & crafts
Books
Charity work
Cooking & food
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Polish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I held some courses of a basic level of Italian for Portuguese young students and another Italian course on coversation with C1-level Mexican students. So I will be glad to teach some Italian during my workaway experince but, as a Languages graduated I will be happy to teach some English as well .As a languages lover I'm really interested in learing new languages but also in improving those I already know. I have basic knowledge of Spanish and I would love to improve it.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I can define myself as a good cook; I really like to cook meals for others more than for myself. In my cooking, I love experimenting with recipes from all over the world and I always try something new. Moreover, every time I'm hosted by someone, I always help them around the house!
Thanks to many years of theatre, I increased my motivation and commitment but also willingness to work cooperatively and new ways of expressing my feelings.
I grew up in a region where agricutlure is everything and since I was little, I have always helped picking fruit or taking care of small plants.
I have never built something myself, but when something is broken, I always try my best to fix it. I always try to reuse and recycle everything.
My skills may not be the best, but i really want to improve them new challenges are always welcome. I'm a fast learner, especially when it has to do with manual jobs.
Age
26
What else ...
I really care about sustainability and human rights: helping people in need and the enviroment are my main purposes.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Feedback
I spent an entire week at Jean's charming, arabesque-style house, nestled in the desert-like lands of the province of Almería. In the middle of nowhere, I discovered the most gorgeous and lovely soul: Jean!
I wouldn't say she’s an old woman, not to avoid being offensive, but simply because… read more
Always happy, smiling, asking advices, she is really perfect 😉
Didn't had a lot of experience in workaway, she adapts herself easily to all tasks. Outside with planting, irrigation, inside with cooking and housekeeping … she likes to participate to everything.
She could improve a lot in French speaking… read more
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Feedback
I spent an entire week at Jean's charming, arabesque-style house, nestled in the desert-like lands of the province of Almería. In the middle of nowhere, I discovered the most gorgeous and lovely soul: Jean!
I wouldn't say she’s an old woman, not to avoid being offensive, but simply because… read more
Always happy, smiling, asking advices, she is really perfect 😉
Didn't had a lot of experience in workaway, she adapts herself easily to all tasks. Outside with planting, irrigation, inside with cooking and housekeeping … she likes to participate to everything.
She could improve a lot in French speaking… read more
