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Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
I often go sailing in my outrigger sailing kayak
My next destination:
Guatemala - from Jan 2025 until Jun 2025 View allDescription
Hi. I am an adventurer and have done numerous jobs including : Army medic, Back packer Tour operator and guide in Australia's Outback, an English teacher in Guatemala for 7 months, Cambodia for 2 years,China 4 years and Sri Lanka for 10 months.I went back to Sri Lanka again and came up with an idea to help a family to build a small business that provided camping huts and facilities. Google: "Homestay Camping Anuradhapura Sri Lanka" to see the results. I am also a kite maker and travel to schools and teach kite making, in remote areas of Australia . For fun I have a sailing kayak (Hobie Island) and sail to uninhabited islands where I camp for up to 3 weeks. I volunteer for BlazeAid, helping farmers rebuild fences and buildings after major natural disaster.
Interests
Self developmentLanguagesCooking & foodAnimalsAdventure sportsBeachHistoryVideographyVan lifeMountainWater sportsSailing / BoatingPhotographyNaturePetsOutdoor activitiesFitnessEvents & socialDrawing & paintingDancingDIY & craftsCultureBooksArt & designCampingLanguages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
I have vast experience teaching English 8 years as a second Language. I very experienced in teaching Phonics and love teaching anyone who can't speak read or write English. I have been teaching in China,Cambodia and Sri Lanka. I make learning Fun for every one. I'm currently teaching English in Xela and learning Spanish.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
Very Experienced teaching English as a second language. Form absolute beginners to adults. Craft teacher, Tour guiding skills, Building Cleaning,Qualified Panel beater and spray painter, Paramedic (army), Basic cooking and Jack of all trades.
Age
71
What else ...
My main aim for joining workaway is to experience the life style and culture of the places I visit and to share mine. I prefer to stay for at least 3 weeks in any one place so I can get to make friends and understand the culture.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Penicillin and oranges citrus acidSpecial dietary requirements
No fruit that has citric acid. Oranges, lemons and grapefruit unfortunately.
Feedback
It seems that the amount of sacrifice for this project has not been adequate for 15 years.
Thank you very much for showing me shortcomings….
You strengthened me, more than a good feedback….
Those are also for the future of our students…
You helped us very well during your time
Thank you again
Janaka
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Feedback
It seems that the amount of sacrifice for this project has not been adequate for 15 years.
Thank you very much for showing me shortcomings….
You strengthened me, more than a good feedback….
Those are also for the future of our students…
You helped us very well during your time
Thank you again
Janaka