Evelyn

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Activities i am interested in:

I live on La Palma, Canary Islands with a huge garden. I'm currently getting help in the garden from a workawayer. So I am host and a workawayer and know both sides.

Description

Hello, my name is Evelyn, I am in my sixties but young at heart ;-). Originally from Germany, I now live on La Palma, Canaries. My three children have flown the nest and live in Germany and Portugal.
After a fulfilled work life in nursing, teaching, and management, I took early retirement in order to dedicate my time and energy to activities that are of special concern for me.
I have always had a passion for broadening my horizon by exploring new territory and getting to know new cultures. For example I was an au-pair in Florida, worked as a volunteer in Kenia and Nepal for a month, as well as in Tanzania for three months in a hospital, orphanage and as a teacher for English and nursing. I have also done three house & pet sittings and over 50 home exchanges worldwide. In my former job as an auditor in health care I was also travelling the world. So I have gained a fair understanding for different cultures, traditions and religions.
Now I am eager to come to know new countries, meet nice people, learn new things and share my knowledge.
I try to live an eco conscious life close to nature and animals, love to cook good, healthy food, also vegetarian and vegan. My hobbies are eco gardening, sports (yoga, hiking, up-hill skiing, sailing) music, reading, crafts work... I am an open minded person, always good for laugh and interested to get a challenge to explore new walks of life but also live my passion with children, animals and nature. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Interests

Pets

Languages

Charity work

Carpentry

DIY & crafts

Nature

Farming

Music

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Plant care

Sustainability

Sailing / Boating

Yoga / Wellness

Hiking

Gardening

Books

Beach

Animals

Cooking & food

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Eco Projects

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

My professions I have worked in and now have retired from:
Paediatric and Theatre/Surgery Nurse
First Aid Instructor
English teacher
MBA in Human Resources and Organisation
Auditor for Quality Management and Risk Management in Healthcare
Managing and organising in general, caring for children and animals, teaching languages, garden work and cooking, as well as cleaning, DIY and maintenance.
Apart from that I am reliable, versatile, organised, flexible, caring, and empathetic.

Age

63

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No