Karen

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Hiking, skiing, exploring other countries, time in nature, local foods.

Description

I am a fit and active sixty year old Australian nurse. With a restlessness that precedes change and new EU passport I took that as a sign to challenge myself. I have a base in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in France but would like to explore other European countries also. I am interested in experiencing new cultures, languages, food, people and natural landscapes. Travelling and being in nature brings me happiness as does cooking ingredients from my own garden. I have lived in an Alpine environment for the last seventeen years but have also lived in other rural environments within Australia. I have an adventurous spirt and helping other people brings me pleasure.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am happy to help teach English. I would be interested in learning the language of the host country.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Being an elderly companion

Teaching

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

I have a Bachelor of Nursing, a Master in Health Science Education and a post graduate qualification in rural and remote nursing. I have gained many skills over several decades of nursing. These include intuition, time management, communication, team work and problem solving.
Having lived in rural areas I can chop and stack my own firewood, grow fruit and vegetables and enjoy cooking and preserving them. I get pleasure working in the garden whether it is weeding, mowing, planting or pruning. I also have some experience around horses. Inside the house my happy place is in the kitchen cooking and I clean up after myself.
I have renovated several houses and consider myself a meticulous painter.
I am willing to learn new skills, culture and languages and do the same in return.
I keep fit and active with hiking and skiing.

Age

61

What else ...

I enjoy playing board games and interacting with people. Currently my favourite games are Qwirkles and Bananagrams. I enjoy meditation, hiking, being in nature, horse-riding, cross country skiing, down hill skiing, cooking, organising social activities and travel.

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 red meat. No pork.