Simon

New Zealand
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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
outdoors enjoying nature
learning about people and places
new recipes of delicious food
museums -art, history, science & technology.
My next destination:
Argentina - from Jul 2024 until Aug 2024
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Description
Je apprends la langue français et je suis en Françe.I'm learning French in France
Je aime la randonnée et dehors. I enjoy hiking / outdoors
Je suis scientiste et j'ai étudié le Biologie que je lui enseigné. A scientist, I study and teach Science/Biology
J'ai fait bricolage à la maison et travail dans un lieu de fermier. I do général handiwork and have worked on a farm before.
J'ai appris les techniques de massage et de yoga Pilates. I have learned massage and Yoga Pilates techniques.
Nous nous pouvons s'aide. My philosophy we help each other. Je suis content et convivial. I am a cheerful person who enjoys the company of others yet can work alone equally well. Je peux travail tout seul sans d'aide si nécessaire, I put great effort into what I do and enjoy good health.
My wide interests include art, history, nature and technology. Above all, I appreciate life. J'ai joie de vie.
Interests
Writing
Technology
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Gardening
Languages
Self development
Culture
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Outdoor activities
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
Computer literacy, teacher trained, cooking, practical skills
Age
50
What else ...
Ouverte d’esprit, J'ai joie de vie. I enjoy life and encourage others to do likewise
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Intolerant to shitake mushrooms
- Special dietary requirements
  No special diet, non smoker

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20 Dec 2021

Left by host (Learn authentic Italian ...) for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon was my first experience with workaway. He arrived and slotted right in, we spoke of what I needed to be achieved and off he went. Very pleasant and respectful, clean and tidy. He is very welcome to return.

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22 May 2021

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Join us in a beautifully ...)

Alexandra and Christophe are superbe hosts and their home is very comfortable. I enjoyed working with Christophe and had a good time exploring the local region. Estavayer-le-lac is a must see. Go by bicycle it is a good scenic route and leaves you with al lot of flexibility of where you go. Thank you to Melanie for the fabulous cooking and for… read more

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17 May 2021

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Join our family and help with ...)

Anne-Elizabeth et René sont des hôtes superbes. Tous la famille rencontres sont amicable et chaleureux. Leur endroit est très intéressante avec le productions du fromage Gruyère et du chocolat Cailler (Nestlé) facile à trouver au vélo. J'aimais les bâtiments medieval et la très belle paysage. Le travail était diverse, juste, facile à faire et… read more

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20 Dec 2021

Left by host (Learn authentic Italian ...) for Workawayer (Simon)

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22 May 2021

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Join us in a beautifully ...)

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17 May 2021

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Join our family and help with ...)

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21 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Help me with some ...)

Workaway with Maida was fantastic. I made new friends and saw a lot of the local area. We co-operated very well with the work tasks which were not difficult. A plus too, Maida cooks well and I was able to improve my french. Maida is a very good ambassador for her region making the stay very much more interesting with background information… read more

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19 Sep 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon is a great helper! We spent two very nice weeks and while I did have different works to do Simon was a great helper on any of those duties. I thank him very much for this. Except for this, we had great communication and he shared his wide range of knowledge and it was always a real joy to listen to his stories and his multinational… read more

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18 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Help on my family property in ...)

Thank you for receiving me on short notice and for giving me such a welcome stay. I enjoyed the work we did and appreciated the reminders about useful ways of working. Learned some new ideas too while working with Jean-Luke. I enjoyed great company and had time to explore the local area too. Encounters with wild animals were really cool as is the… read more

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16 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Volunteers to join me for ...)

Thank you Chantal for inviting me to workaway chez vous! This was my first workaway experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The people I met were friendly and considerate especially since my French is not as fluent as I had imagined. You all made me feel at home. Chantal you are an excellent host and a good teacher - your advice is very useful. It… read more

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