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Description

English:
I was a consultant environment and sustainable mobility until July 2025, and then took early retirement.
Because I love to travel and am not the type to sit still, Workaway seems perfect for me. I have visited most European countries, as well as Peru, Bolivia, Morocco and Vietnam. I have family in Spain, and I've been visiting regularly since 1966, I speak reasonably good Spanish (i una mica de català).
I have three daughters and two grandchildren, and I adore them all!
My hobbies include DIY projects around the house and garden, painting, making or repairing furniture, architecture, art, and foreign languages.
I am a calm, curious person with a broad general knowledge and am always willing to learn new things.
Untill the end of October, I'll be at my second WaW adress in the Valencia region. After that I'm available, either in the Valencian region or in Catalunya.

Español:
Fui consultor medio ambiente y movilidad sostenible hasta julio de 2025 y luego me jubilé anticipadamente.
Como me encanta viajar y no soy de los que se quedan quietos, Workaway me parece perfecto. He visitado la mayoría de los países europeos, además de Perú, Bolivia, Marruecos y Vietnam. Tengo familia en España y la visito regularmente desde 1966, Hablo bastante bien español (y una mica de catalá).
Tengo tres hijas y dos nietos, ¡y los adoro a todos!
Mis aficiones incluyen proyectos de bricolaje en casa y el jardín, fabricar o reparar muebles, la arquitectura, el arte y los idiomas extranjeros.
Soy una persona tranquila, curiosa, con amplios conocimientos generales y siempre dispuesta a aprender cosas nuevas.
Hasta el fin de octubre estaré en la región de Valencia en mi 2da WaW casa. No tengo citas para el período posterior a ese. Puede ser en Valencia o Catalunya.

Interests

Languages

Technology

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Culture

Farming

Charity work

Plant care

DIY & crafts

Gardening

Cooking & food

Architecture

Carpentry

Nature

Camping

Cycling

Languages

Languages spoken
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Swedish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Eco Projects

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

House sitting

Languages

More details about your skills

English:
Until recently, I owned a house built in 1907, where I gained a lot of DIY experience: woodworking, painting, tiling, and some plumbing.
I also regularly make or repair furniture and enjoy working in my garden.
Español:
Hasta hace poco, tenía una casa construida en 1907, donde adquirí mucha experiencia en bricolaje: carpintería, pintura, alicatado y algo de fontanería.
También fabrico o reparo muebles con regularidad y disfruto trabajando en mi jardín.

Age

64

What else ...

"Leave the world a little better than you found it".

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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
  I don't eat meat but I do eat fish. No como carne pero sí como pescado.