Hortense

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If I had to choose just three activities to do for the rest of my life, they would be : sailing, bivouac trekking and horse riding ahah

Description

Hello, my name is Hortense.
I'm a Franco-English woman from Normandy in France. I've just finished studying design and architecture in Paris. Before entering the working world as an architect, I decided to take some time out and travel around South America.

I had the opportunity to do workaway in Australia and Hawaii, during my gap year after high school. I worked in stables, on a farm and on a surf campsite. It was fantastic and that's why I want to do it again.

Passionate about sailing, I started at the age of 7 in the Cotentin, where I come from. I had the opportunity to practice on different types of dinghies. I've been a sailing instructor during the summer season for seven years now, teaching groups of children and adults how to navigate in particular on Surprise-type sailing boats.

Since 2019, I've been working summers in Switzerland on Lake Leman. My routine has been mainly to work at the sailing school during the week and roam in the Alps at the weekend. This experience has enabled me to discover the mountains and has nourished my love of hiking and bivouacking. Moreover, I am planning to join a crew and cross the Atlantic on a sailing boat at the end of this trip from South America, to return to the other side of the ocean.

One of my other favourite passions is spending time with horses, especially walk in the countryside and seaside. I've been riding for more than 15 years (French diploma - Galop 5) and was involved in the training of my pony using an ethological approach.

I like to eat healthily, practice relaxation and physical activities. I'm easy-going, open-minded, independent, organised and always curious to learn skills and share time with new people.

I'm looking forward to new adventures and to offering you my help :)

Interests

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Languages

Photography

History

Events & social

Cooking & food

Culture

Farming

Hiking

Gardening

Mountain

Sustainability

Outdoor activities

Nature

Sailing / Boating

Yoga / Wellness

Videography

Water sports

Winter sports

Music

Camping

Carpentry

Beach

Art & design

Architecture

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I would love to practice my english and my spanish And I can teach you french !

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Eco Projects

Art Projects

Charity Work

Languages

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

More details about your skills

Having been brought up in the country side, I like taking care of animals, we have a few at home (horses, sheep, chickens and rabbits). I can help with the outdoor work.
I can sail and teach.
I can look after and ride horses.
I can help with design, architecture and construction work
I can help looking after children.
I can help with the household.
I am willing to learn new skills.

Age

26

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements