LESLIE

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I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I am traveling in Argentina now. I love horses and everything gaucho criollo!!

Description

My name is Leslie. I love music, folklore, horses, travel and cultural diversity. I grew up in a bicultural family, Argentine mother and American father. I am one of nine children. My dad was a missionary doctor and captain in the USNavy . I grew up mainly in California, Spain and Argentina. I am a retired Chiropractor and Flight Attendant. I also love to paint homes, exterior and interior. I am good at restoration and want to.learn how to build a tiny home from scratch. I am especially interested in horses, farms, ranches, a cowboy and gaucho lifestyle. I also play piano and the bandoneon. Looking for opportunities to contribute to nature-loving peoples dreams. I love all things country, folklore, horses, cowboy/gauchos, rodeo, Argentina, Montana, criollo, bandoneons and rural.

Interests

Books

Fitness

History

Movies & TV

Yoga / Wellness

Sustainability

Self development

Plant care

Photography

Sailing / Boating

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Languages

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Charity work

Camping

Carpentry

Beach

Art & design

Architecture

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I am fluent in English and Spanish. I speak a little French and Italian. I am learning Portuguese. I have taught English in South America and Spain. I have taught Spanish in the US.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Babysitting and creative play

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Light maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Languages

Teaching

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping around the house

House & pet sitting

Charity Work

More details about your skills

My professional skills include: bilingual English/Spanish, Doctor of Chiropractic and Acupuncture, commercial painter and restoration specialist, 13 years experience as a flight attendant for a major US airline, piano teacher and music theory instructor, seamstress.
My hobbies and informal skill set include : restoring and building homes, painting interior and exterior buildings, landscaping and gardening, animal care (especially horses, dogs and cats), sewing anything related to home decor or clothing apparel,, I play piano, accordion and just started learning bandoneon, I love to travel the world , meet people of all cultures and I have extensive experience working with tourists and travelers due to my aviation career as a flight attendant. I love children and have 3 grown kids of my own. I love physical activities and outdoor adventure sports! I am an amateur musician (play piano, accordion and learning bandoneon),, i read muisc and have a degree in music theiry and solfeo, as well as piano performance. I have practiced natural medicine, chiropractic and acupuncture for 37 years. I am retired and have lots of free time to travel and workaway. I am reliable, responsible, flexible and easy to get along with. I do not smoke. I live a healthy lifestyle.

Age

64

What else ...

I love working with my hands! Anything from construction, cleaning, painting, gardening, building projects, sewing, playing musical instruments, decorating, brushing horses, mowing lawns, animal care, and even healing (I am a Chiropractor, Acupuncturist and massage therapist)!
I'm a nature lover and outdoor adventurist. Love horse back riding, camping, biking, skiing, sailing, surfing, hiking, landscaping, gardening and anything farm life!
I play piano and accordion,. I read music , and I am learning to play the bandoneon. My favorite pass time is participating in musequeadas.
I love being helpful, spreading kindness, and making people's day a little better in whatever way I can. Solidarity and kindness are my favorite superpowers.

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