Karine

France
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I am currently
Travelling
Description
I’m a outgoing woman who loves to meet new people.
I have worked as a buyer of video for a group of independant retailers during 20 years. It was an interesting job, especially since I love cinema, but it wasn’t enough to fulfill my desire of moving so I quit this job and decided to explore new horizons. Since my 28 years old daughter makes her living now, I can sail on every sea… (except that I am sea sick ha ha).
I’m 54 and enthusiastic in discovering new landscapes, new ways of living and in having passionate discussions.
I’m particularly interested in everything linked to culture : cinema, arts, music, literature…
I also love to walk in nature, along the coasts, in the mountains or in forests.
I would be happy to meet you, discover your own interests in life and share mine with you.
Interests
Writing
Hiking
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Languages
Architecture
Cycling
Nature
Photography
Movies & TV
Music
Culture
Events & social
Cooking & food
Camping
Books
Beach
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
I would be more than happy to give French lessons if anyone is interested. I have a good level in English but I would be glad to continue improving myself.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
I’m a sociable, responsible and trustworthy person. I show initiative and I’m able to adapt quickly.
I can cook.
I can keep a house clean and tidy.
And what is perhaps less frequent nowadays, I can iron and I know the basis of sewing.
I can say that I have a good relationship with children, perhaps because I listen to them with care and interest.
Age
54
What else ...
I’m ready to develop new skills such as gardening, tinkering or anything you might need and would agree to teach me.
I love learning to make new things and I learn quickly.
I can help with children, housekeeping, cooking…
I am able to write well in French in case you need it.
I enjoy making people laugh (not on demand however ;-))
I like to play social games (cards, Time’s Up, Imagine, Code Names…)
And I also like to be quiet reading a book or just thinking sometimes.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Only cashew nuts
- Special dietary requirements

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9 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host (Come to our countryside ...)

My ten days at Astrid & Erik’s place were great! They’re exactly the type of people you want to meet as a Workawayer. They welcomed me with kindness, respect and no judgement.
They are flexible about the schedule. Apart from weeding and cooking I did some original and easy things like shelling walnuts, filling pots with hay to put in trees to get… read more

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7 May 2023

Left by host (Come to our countryside ...) for Workawayer (Karine)

Karine stayed with us for 10 days in April 2023. She helped us in the garden (mostly weeding) and with some general maintenance. She also cooked (really nice food!) for us.
Karine is a really nice person who blended in our family really easily. She has an eye for work that needs to be done and does everything with great care.
It was an overal… read more

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31 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Karine)

Après beaucoup, beaucoup de retard, je laisse enfin un feedback pour Karine !! Désolée Karine, le temps passe trop trop vite... Karine a été super, elle a un sacré sens de l'humour et une tonne d'histoires à raconter. Ce fut un plaisir de la recevoir, elle s'est occupée avec talents de nos enfants qui ont beau être gentils demandent souvent à… read more

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12 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host (Help out a family in a cave ...)

I spent almost two weeks at Anne and Laure’s and I had a great time. Their troglodyte house is a beautiful and a bit labyrinthine place. I had a big and quite room under the roof. What I had to do is to clean the kitchen shelves, wash the numerous windows and take care of their children during two days of their holiday and two evenings. It was a… read more

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9 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host (Renovation & decoration with ...)

I spent three weeks at Renee and Ruben’s and it was a really great time. First of all Renee and Ruben have a great sense of humor which I appreciate very much.
As far as work is concerned, Ruben is the one who organises things and he is very flexible about the hours. My main tasks were household, a lot of laundry, a bit of gardening and also… read more

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9 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host (Come to our countryside ...)

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7 May 2023

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31 Oct 2022

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12 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host (Help out a family in a cave ...)

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9 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host (Renovation & decoration with ...)

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12 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host (Come and help us around our ...)

I spent almost two sunny weeks at Jocelyne and Jean-Claude’s and it was a bit an « out of time » moment. The place is wonderful and I really mean it. The view is great, the gardens are magnificent and peaceful. I had the possibility to borrow their canoe and I used it twice on the beautiful river le Loir. Two marvellous moments in the middle of… read more

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12 Jun 2022

Left by host (Come and help us around our ...) for Workawayer (Karine)

En lisant l'historique des feedbacks de Karine on ne peut qu'être d'accord avec les commentaires très positifs qu'elle a reçu chez ses différents hôtes .
A la maison elle a accompli très volontiers les tâches ménagères diverses pour m'aider efficacement . Jamais les vitres n'ont été aussi transparentes , les chemises aussi bien repassées ! Elle… read more

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18 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host (Help around my house and ...)

My two weeks at Anoushka’s were a real pleasure, exactly what you expect from a Workaway experience: respect, fun, sincerity, varied tasks, beautiful environment… Anoushka is very respectful and generous. She takes care of you and always tries to give you tasks according to your skills and preferences. She is also very flexible.
I met her mother… read more

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1 May 2022

Left by host (Help around my house and ...) for Workawayer (Karine)

Karine stayed for 2 weeks at my house in a very busy time where we really needed help. It was great to have her here!
She instantly was part of our family (as all my family was here when she arrived). ❤️
She is very funny, talkative, honest and nice.
We all spent a good time with her and she helped us as much as she could.
Thank you Karine to… read more

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12 Apr 2022

Left by host (Join our family life in ...) for Workawayer (Karine)

Karine stayed with us for 2,5 weeks. She is a calm but at the same time talkative and sociable person. We got along really well and she found it easy to get into contact with my two daughters. Once we understood our opposed daytime rhythms, organizing tasks and family life was very smooth. Karine picked up my kids and drove them to the places they… read more

(Excellent )

2 Feb 2022

Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host (Welcome to my house in ...)

Mon premier Workaway s’est très bien déroulé chez Annick chez qui j’ai passé une agréable semaine. Annick est une excellente cuisinière et je me suis régalée, d’autant qu’elle cuisine beaucoup avec les légumes et fruits de son jardin qui sont succulents. J’ai fait du ménage dans la maison et un tout petit peu de jardinage aussi, c’est-à-dire un… read more

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1 Feb 2022

Left by host (Welcome to my house in ...) for Workawayer (Karine)

J'ai passé une très bonne semaine avec Karine qui m'a fait un GRAND nettoyage de printemps dans ma grande maison dont bien des recoins n'avaient pas vu balai ni éponge depuis fort longtemps !
Pas très sympa comme boulot mais Karine s'y est prêté volontiers et puis il faisait vraiment froid pour jardiner

Karine s'est montré très efficace… read more

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