Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
writing, drawing, photography, free dance, massage, archery, sword fighting, ping pong, badminton, tennis. comedy/drama improvisation
My next destination:
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Description
I have lived in China on and off since 2008 and have done a lot of travelling in that time, including Workaway in a number of countries. I am an active man for 72. In China and live with my Chinese girlfriend. I have created a community garden which has been very successful. I run a conversation group for adult learners and have arranged dance activities also, I really enjoy dance. I play pickleball regularly and practice tai chi. When I first came to China I was an English teacher. I've taught all ages from kindergarten to adults.
I enjoy cooking. I am not a vegetarian but enjoy making vegetarian/vegan food. Hobbies are writing, drawing, photography. I have written several books. I also enjoy creating board games, most for teaching purposes but some for social interaction and fun.
I am now looking for an opportunity to travel again and spend time in other countries. I am quite a practical guy and will try any job presented to me. In my view, workaway is a great way to experience life in another country and meet local people. -
Interests
Movies & TV
Team sports
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Van life
Sustainability
Photography
Performing arts
Nature
Music
Gardening
Dancing
Drawing & painting
Events & social
Cooking & food
Books
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Chinese (Mandarin): BeginnerMore details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Light maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Art Projects
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Languages
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More details about your skills
Teaching English, writing, dance, cooking, gardening, games creation (not computer).
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Age
73
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What else ...
I am a creative person, when I started teaching English in China over ten years ago I realised I had to be inventive and creative to make my classes interesting - I never enjoyed my own schooling. A year ago I started a conversation group for Chinese English speakers and from this we started doing drama improvisation. I am very interested in this; it's great fun. I have also created a lot of games, especially board games. Some are for learning English and others are to provoke conversation, such as stories of your life. I consider myself to be a thinker and a writer but I have discovered the great importance of humour. I have the philosophy that if we can't enjoy life, what can we do except suffer? I have many other interests including free dance, massage, drawing, sword fighting (I used to belong to a Viking group). I enjoy ping pong, badminton and tennis. I have learnt some Tai chi and I am interested in how stress is stored in the body.
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Special dietary requirements
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He is a pleasant companion and a true gentleman.
His dedication and attention to detail in his work are exemplary !
But what stands out above all is his keen curiosity and his unreserved willingness to share his wealth of experience, as well as his keen sensitivity towards people and life in general.
His work as a … read more
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He is a pleasant companion and a true gentleman.
His dedication and attention to detail in his work are exemplary !
But what stands out above all is his keen curiosity and his unreserved willingness to share his wealth of experience, as well as his keen sensitivity towards people and life in general.
His work as a … read more
