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Travelling
Description
Sophie:
I am a compassionate, happy, and hardworking person. I enjoy spending time in nature (hiking, bike riding, swimming, camping), travelling, being creative and spending time with loved ones. I am motivated by the natural world and by the individual human experience.
Barney:
Hi,
I am relaxed in temperament but am still capable of hard work.
I am interested in how things work, and enjoy making things (of all sorts)
I have a degree in musical performance and love to jam and find new music :)
I think I have a diverse set of hobbies, including: chess and card games, surfing, reading, camping, growing food, etc.
Interests
Yoga / WellnessVan lifeWater sportsWritingSustainabilitySelf developmentPolitics / Social justiceNatureOutdoor activitiesPetsPlant careMusicMovies & TVMountainLanguagesHitchhikingFarmingGardeningHikingHistory
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
Very interested in improving our Spanish and happy to provide English lessons.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
Barney:
Trained Musician
Gardening (Trained landscaper and a passion for Permaculture)
General Handyman/Construction Skills
Experience as a teacher
Experience as a cook
Sophie:
Trained Social Worker
Gardening (organic food growing and market garden experience)
Cooking skills
Arts and crafts
Good at listening to instructions :-)
Age
27 & 27
What else ...
We enjoy games including cards, board games (Barney is an avid chess player), hiking, dancing (though not well), caring for animals and plants, and music. We are both passionate about increasing our knowledge and ability to live in a sustainable and self-sufficient manner.
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Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Friends
Feedback
It was a good opportunity to learn about the traditional culture of the area, the people and the farming techniques (cool to harvest coffee and heaps of fresh fruits).
Nice to be surrounded by nature and to stay in a small community that were friendly and welcoming.
We felt comfortable and the family were open and interested in… read more
