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Activities we are interested in:
We love to ride bicycles, hikes, art appreciation, working with ecological projects and we're interested in development of sustainable housing.
Our next destination:
Canada - from Jun 2024 until Jul 2024 View allDescription
BOTH FULLY VACCINATED
Mariana: I've studied architecture and now I'm taking a gap year. By the way I'm self taught with some manual skills at construction/maintenance.
I love nature and enjoy to observe and share cultural manifestations of the people in their environment. I'm friendly with animals also appreciate the people's company though very respectful of their personal space.
Usually I like going solo camping when seeking to rest, someway helps to get to know oneself during travel.
Adrian: I've studied Environmental sciences, I would like to have my own farm some day, meantime I would like to explore different places and help around to improve myself and the land as a way of life. Also would like learn new practices to improve the landscape. Particularly enjoy the countryside way of life as well I like visit little towns, and sometimes cities. I like learn about history and culture.Interests
Winter sportsDIY & craftsTechnologySustainabilitySelf developmentOutdoor activitiesNaturePetsPhotographyPlant careMusicMountainLanguagesFarmingGardeningHikingHistoryCyclingCultureBooks
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Adrian: I would like to share some Spanish at the same time I still learning other languages. I think that is a good way to practice and improve my skills. Some months ago I teached some Spanish to one child in a family in English countryside and that was good experince for my. Mariana: I'd like to practice English as I can share my mother tongue (Spanish), learn German/French would be really good too.Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a FarmstayHelping around the houseAnimal CareCharity WorkSome knowledge of:
GardeningDIY and building projectsEco ProjectsGeneral MaintenanceHospitality/TourismArt ProjectsBabysitting and creative playTeachingBeing an elderly companionAble to teach about:
LanguagesHelping with Computers/ InternetCreating/ Cooking family mealsMore details about your skills
Adrian: Im an enthusiastic person, adaptable, have a lot of energy and particularly enjoy manual task "Get used to effort myself to improve my environment around".
I have experience in countryside work: chopping wood, breeding chickens, ducks, doggies, look after sheep and horses, gardening. Also knowledge in hospitality.
Mariana: I love to work with handcrafts and recycling stuff. I have experience renovating furniture, painting walls, fixing appliances; in outdoor activities like gardening and growing vegetables. As a plus I worked with animal rescue. I don't mind get my hands dirty.
I have experience with customer service and hospitality, as a front house, housekeeping and recently I dabbled as bike's & kayaks tour guide.Age
33 & 32
What else ...
Our first Workaway experience was helping and talking with elder people. We enjoyed that company and convivence also we are keen with childrens.
We like a friendly environment and love animals.Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Mariana: Raw carrots, chemical vapours, some mold sporesSpecial dietary requirements
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The balance of work and activities was perfect, I feelt part of the family on the regular activities, as work, dinners… read more
The work to do was very dynamic, there are defined periods to help with the motel like assist the customers, housekeeping, gardening, chopping wood, light maintenance; moreover… read more
The habitants of Grand Manan made us feel welcome and part of the community.
We enjoyed the summer in the diverse landscapes like beaches, some ponds, rocky cliffs, sandy beaches and many ocean views, different spots to go swim or do kayaking, even we had a brief experience fishing squid.
The contrast… read more
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The balance of work and activities was perfect, I feelt part of the family on the regular activities, as work, dinners… read more
The work to do was very dynamic, there are defined periods to help with the motel like assist the customers, housekeeping, gardening, chopping wood, light maintenance; moreover… read more
The habitants of Grand Manan made us feel welcome and part of the community.
We enjoyed the summer in the diverse landscapes like beaches, some ponds, rocky cliffs, sandy beaches and many ocean views, different spots to go swim or do kayaking, even we had a brief experience fishing squid.
The contrast… read more
We enjoyed Annet's magic skills in the kitchen :9 and learned some recipes from her.
We did a lot of different jobs to renovate the new apartment and another task outside the… read more
The activities did not feel heavy, and we enjoyed the walks in the surroundings and riding in bikes between the farms, it was nice to contribute to the space and we would've liked to have more time to work… read more