Raimonds

Latvia
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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Home improvement, renovation, woodworking, jointing, carpenter, design, watersports, skiing, motorbiking...
Description
As a person living in the north of Europe I would gladly learn more about the people of southern Europe.
I have travelled a lot over the "average tourist" destinations. What I'm looking for is a closer interaction and deeper look into the culture.
I'm eager to help out with home improvement, woodworking and some carpenter tasks.
My hobbies are windsurfing and skiing, so I will gladly help with related activities.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Self development
Technology
Nature
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Languages
History
Hiking
Fitness
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: Fluent
German: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
I would gladly learn a bit Italian and practice some German.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
Most of house maintenance jobs: carpenter and woodworking, painting, etc.
Age
65
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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4 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Raimonds) for host (Maintain and extend my ...)

Ich bin wirklich glücklich, dass Elisabeth mir diese Gelegenheit gegeben hat.
Das Haus liegt an einem ruhigen Ort in der Nähe des Waldes. Man sieht Elisabeth an, dass sie sich viel Mühe gegeben hat, ihr besonderes Paradies zu schaffen. Ich bekam ein separates Zimmer mit einem großen Bett.
Elisabeth lebt einen gesunden (vegetarischen) Lebensstil.… read more

(Excellent )

1 Nov 2022

Left by host (Maintain and extend my ...) for Workawayer (Raimonds)

Raimonds hat mir der Himmel geschickt, den schon sehr lange warte ich auf die Reparatur meines Schuppendaches. Er hat das ganze morsche Holz ausgetauscht und dafür bin ich ihm sehr dankbar. Er macht alles gewissenhaft und sorgfältig und mit viel Kompetenz. Am Abend haben wir auch des Öfteren gute Gespräche in deutsch geführt. Alles sehr easy… read more

(Excellent )

24 Oct 2022

Left by host (Help us in Lake Maggiore, ...) for Workawayer (Raimonds)

Raimond's skills are really valuable for renovation work in a house.
He managed to renovate some very damaged large shutters. Without his skilful work, I don't know what we would have done.
He speaks excellent English, but what is striking is the variety of subjects he knows.
If you speak good English, you will surely have great conversations… read more

(Excellent )

19 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Raimonds) for host (Help us in Lake Maggiore, ...)

This was may first workaway experience, so I'm so lucky to spend it with Monica and Mauro! Both were so kind and friendly, really great hosts. Our communication was frank and open, I learned a lot about Piedmont.
Mauro loves clean, natural lifestyle which I enjoy aswell. He spent a lot of time with me showing around the beautiful nature. I can… read more

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