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We both love to design, make, and repair things. We are nature enthusiasts and really enjoy living in beautiful landscapes. Our biggest dream is to have a van rental business and a community art studio in Alaska.
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Self developmentSailing / BoatingMovies & TVPhotographyNatureFashion or beautyCampingAdventure sportsVan lifeBeachPlant careMountainLanguagesCyclingCultureYoga / WellnessVegetarian or veganDrawing & paintingArt & designDIY & crafts
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English: Fluent
Slovak: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I (River) have been studying Spanish in school and really enjoy speaking it with native speakers as well as people who want to learn. I (Lucia) speak Slovak as my native tongue and know how to speak Czech as well. I am currently learning a bit of German but need more consistent practice.Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
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Eco ProjectsSome knowledge of:
Being an elderly companionGardeningLife at a FarmstayHospitality/TourismAble to teach about:
Art ProjectsLanguagesDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelping around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelping with Computers/ InternetMore details about your skills
We are easy-going, hardworking people, and our professional backgrounds are in Product Design and Ceramics. I (River) have a lot of experience working jobs with carpentry, welding, painting, landscaping, and restoration of buildings, boats, and vehicles. I recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Industrial Design where I was focusing on outdoor gear and van conversions. I have worked as a handyman in the wilderness of Alaska, and I have also worked on several boats in Alaska as a fisherman. I am a skilled handyman and often take a creative approach to solving problems.
I (Lucia) have a degree in fine art in sculpture and ceramics. I have worked as an art teacher, then in an art restoration company, and for a while, I was waitressing in a bistro. I also have a lot of experience working in ceramic studios where aside from working on projects I maintained the studio's cleanliness and functionality. I am really good at DIY and problem-solving. I like working with my hands and cleaning. I am good at housekeeping, organizing, and maintaining things. I also like working outside and gardening.Age
23 & 28
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I (River) really like to laugh, go shopping for vintage clothing, go hiking, and taking pictures. I also really like geography, history, and languages.
I (Lucia) really like bouldering, yoga, meditating, hiking, making good matcha tea, oolongs, and great filter coffee.Some more information
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Lucia is Vegetarian
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We enjoyed the tasks that we did as they offered lots of variety and nothing was too demanding. We did everything from poly tunnel work to hedge cutting. Our hours felt very relaxed and were generally fun.
Staying with the family was great. We had lots of great meals and… read more
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We enjoyed the tasks that we did as they offered lots of variety and nothing was too demanding. We did everything from poly tunnel work to hedge cutting. Our hours felt very relaxed and were generally fun.
Staying with the family was great. We had lots of great meals and… read more
We had a great time exploring the beautiful coast around here and going on an adventures. Robert is a really nice, genuine, and absolutely hilarious guy and it is a blast to work with him. We lived in the thatched cottage which was very comfortable.
The work was enjoyable and… read more