Moira

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

horseback riding (informal), horse-assisted therapy, scuba/snorkeling, film, nature walks, running, swimming, yoga/meditation, marine life, cycling, mental health, psychology, true crime podcasts

Description

Hi !
I'm Moira-a 38 year old woman originally from northern Vancouver Island. I have lived all over Canada and abroad. I worked on a tall ship in the Caribbean for five months. During university, I was able to participate in a 6 week study tour of east Africa. I taught ESL for six years in the Middle East (including Saudi Arabia!) and South Korea, which allowed me to travel to over 50 countries. I love to travel but at a much slower pace now. Quality over quantity! And prefer to feel like a local rather than a tourist.

I have become very passionate about and interested in equine-assisted therapy, so most of my workaways have pertained to this. I rode horses as a child/teenager but now am only interested in groundwork- although I do love a random trail ride ! I am currently in England studying my Master's in Psychotherapy.

I have a plethora of employment experiences- teaching English to all ages, campsite attendant, farmhand, deckhand, receptionist, housekeeper, server, nanny and community gardener, to name a few.
The skills I can offer are basic gardening/ landscaping, animal care (domestic/farm), child care, general maintenance, and errand runner.

I am very independent and prefer small groups of people or one on one interactions, allowing me to get to know individuals better and have genuine conversations. I do best with a balance of people/ alone time. I am usually found outdoors appreciating nature, or enjoying my cat's company at home while watching a new crime series.

Thanks for taking the time to read.

-Moira

Interests

Farming

Charity work

Hiking

Sailing / Boating

Yoga / Wellness

Writing

Self development

Nature

Movies & TV

Fashion or beauty

Gardening

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Beach

Art & design

Animals

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

- Teaching ESL to all ages from all backgrounds/ cultures/ religions
- Animal care, particularly horses- including medicine
- Basic gardening/ landscaping
-Housesitting
- Basic computer software on MAC and PC
- Childcare

Age

38

What else ...

I enjoy running, nature walks, swimming and exploring less known areas. I have completed many races including a beer marathon in Belgium! I am an avid movie fan. I prefer animals to humans especially cats and horses, and have ridden on and off for 20 years. My favourite place to be is at the beach.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  I am a carnivore but can adhere to a vegetarian diet for a short while.