Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
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Description
I retired from my work as a Biology Lab Assistant at our local College and now I plan to enjoy life by traveling as much as I can. I have a very active lifestyle and that aspect is always incorporated into my travels in the form of long and short distance hiking. I have walked several different routes of the Camino de Santiago in Spain, each time covering distances of 800+ kilometers. I met amazing people from all over the world and I am so grateful for how these encounters have enriched my life. During my first trip to Spain, I also volunteered with two WWOOF hosts and really enjoyed those experiences. I have been fortunate to be a volunteer in hostels in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala; Riohacha, Colombia, La Paz, Mexico, Santa Ana, El Salvador and helping out in a restaurant in Santa Cruz, Chile. I hope to secure more volunteer positions in my upcoming travels. I love meeting other travelers and getting advice about new places to visit. I'm very interested in improving my Spanish and learning about new cultures by living and getting involved in a community. Besides hiking, cycling and running I also love gardening, cooking, reading and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to meeting locals and learning about the area and also other travelers to hear of their experiences, which always gives me new ideas for my travels.
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Interests
Books
Plant care
Nature
Outdoor activities
Languages
History
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Cycling
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Blogging
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I am always looking for ways to improve my Spanish and I have spent some time with new immigrants in my city helping them learn English. -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Light maintenance
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
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More details about your skills
Personal characteristics that help me succeed are:
Reliable, dependable, trustworthy and an appreciation for learning new things.
I am an experienced gardener and proficient in house keeping.
I work very well with other team members and independently.
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Age
75
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What else ...
During the fall and winter I like to spend about 2 - 3 months in in southern climates to avoid our freezing winter temperatures. This would allow me to take a long term volunteer position if, after a trial posting, the fit was right for both the host and myself. A longer term post would allow afford me the opportunity to continue to study Spanish and achieve my goal of becoming bilingual.
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
no
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Feedback
We loved having her.
The fact that she’s fluent in Spanish was an extra plus.
Santa Cruz is a lovely little town that is easy to get around in with a nice moderate climate. Of course being in the Colchagua wine region is a great bonus and my host was able to arrange 3 wine tours while I was there. I learned alot about … read more
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We loved having her.
The fact that she’s fluent in Spanish was an extra plus.
Santa Cruz is a lovely little town that is easy to get around in with a nice moderate climate. Of course being in the Colchagua wine region is a great bonus and my host was able to arrange 3 wine tours while I was there. I learned alot about … read more
