Katerina

United Kingdom
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I am currently
Travelling
Description
I am, among other things, a 21 year old graduate from the University of Oxford just finished with her English and German literature BA. I have just spent a year in Germany jobbing around and pursuing my interests in a sustainable, green lifestyle. I am very much an outdoorsy kind of gal and take joy in the simple things. Particular passions of mine are wild swimming, cooking with home-grown ingredients, yoga (post manual work as a counter balance), learning new things and having genuine and enriching interactions with the people around me.

More about me:
- I am fluent in English, German and Russian and have some rudimentary Spanish and French (which I am always looking to develop.)
- I have experience working in the kitchen from my time on the North sea in Germany where I worked in a fantastic restaurant called 'der Mühlenhof.' Would highly recommend paying it a visit if you're in that part of the world. Apart from amazing food, the owners are a delight and are the reason I stayed for so long.
- Having just finished university, I am gathering online part time work and slowly looking for career interests. I love new and exciting things, which is why I am keen to take some time doing this while travelling and taking inspiration from around the world.
- I have done a few Workaways before, from working in gardens to building and manning corona quick test containers (not a passion of mine I have to say) so I know there are a variety of experiences out there. I love a warm environment with engaged people and in whatever stay or work I am doing, open and communicative people are of utmost importance to me. I love hangung out with my hosts if they are comfortable with it, but I understand that everyone needs their space at some points - me included when I am working.
- I am gradually (time permitting) getting into foraging and trying to learn more about eating off of the land in a more sustainable way + preserving fruit, nuts and veg for the winter months.
- Lastly, I love manual labour - especially if it is outside, as long as people are patient with me and let me find my rhythm! Woodwork and sawing is something I have a bit of experience with and would be keen to practice. Hammering, for instance, is something I was starting to get the hang of at the end of my last Workaway. Friends have described me as happing puppy-like energy, although like everyone I have my relaxed moments too.

I look forward to travelling and staying with you all!
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Dancing
Water sports
Mountain
Adventure sports
Events & social
Writing
Hiking
Gardening
Sustainability
Self development
Languages
Fitness
Animals
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Farming
Culture
Blogging
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Always looking to develop and practise my languages on the side.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
More details about your skills
- Experienced cook:
I love to cook with friends, for myself, and have become very creative at using what I have in front of me. I'm very much about creating as little waste as possible and using local produce where possible!
(I have an instagram page for my foodie creations which I post on as a hobby)

- Tutoring
I got my teaching abroad qualification last summer when I taught English in several summer schools around China. I have tutored German, so am experienced in providing structured learning experiences.

- Social Media
- For my EatTheWorld internship I did a lot of work doing promoting culinary partners through the various social media platforms, so have become very good at raising awareness for various projects and businesses. I also spent several weeks doing G suite online courses, so know and can help a fair bit with people who might be interested in developing a small scale project into a larger scheme which requires an online presence.

- Fitness
Whilst I don't have a formal qualification, I have done some informal coaching to friends and family during lockdown. Taking care of your body in whatever way you can is super important not only for a healthy body but for your mind (which of course is one and the same thing!) I would be happy to offer any help/ be a workout buddy to any hosts who might want some tips and tricks. (Over lockdown I have become pretty creative with workout equipment and routines!)

- Music
I can sing and play the flute to a very high level if that is of interest... At the moment it is very much just a side hobby which I like to come back to now and again.
Age
23
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Preferably vegetarian

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11 May 2021

Left by Workawayer (Katerina) for host (Organic gardening close to ...)

If you're looking for activity-packed days and endless inspiration, look no further. Nikola and Eric are up there with the most faceted, engaged people i've ever met and I absolutely loved my stay with them. My first day was extremely relaxed with Nikola showing me around, introducing me to the wonderful Nadine - another Workaway who was there at… read more the same time- and letting me take in my surroundings in my own time before the action kicked off, although, of course, we did play a mandatory board game on my first evening. After that I knew what kind of a situation I was getting myself into..! Eric once again reigned victorious and I was chuffed to bits with my second place.

In terms of what to expect day to day: LOTS of practical tasks (which I loved.) You're mostly in the garden helping either Nikola with her planting/ digging / weeding (and reaping the rewards of bountiful garden knowledge!) or juggling a hundred different incredible action-packed projects from Eric: while I was there we managed to demolish/ drag out a gigantic guinea pig house, dig up old flower beds and rebuild the compost compartments outside in one morning-early afternoon..!
Once you've done your 4- 5 hours you're rewarded with great food (bought from a lovely market around the corner or from the snazzy REWE - Nikola's favourite ;) ). They're very relaxed and take every day as it comes which is just how it should be. If you fancy cooking they're more than happy for you to do so. (They've got some great recipe books, so i'd HIGHLY recommend looking through some of those if you're a keen chef or like trying new things in the kitchen.)
I love how quickly and efficiently things get done around here. Eric and Nicola always summon up the energy to switch tasks and seem to get everything done with both ease and enthusiasm.

I am extremely grateful for Nikola and Eric for hosting me and for taking the time to share their insights on their various projects. There is a lot to learn here, and a lot of fun to be had in the meantime. Good conversation and interesting topics are pretty abundant here.

Lastly, they have an INCREDIBLY sweet dog named Boots, and to be honest one of the main jobs here is giving him all the love and attention he deserves.

Many thanks Eric and Nikola and good luck with all your projects! I look forward to seeing you soon and staying in contact :)

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