Maria

Netherlands
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My day to day name is Mieke. I 've done 3 Workaway placements in France, 2 with a friend and 1 on my own. I really loved every one of them. I am hands on and am looking to do it again .
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My day to day name is Mieke. I have now done three Workaway places in France and I want to go again to France, Greece or Croatia but am open to this right now and preferably looking after cats, dogs or gardens. I look a lot after my sons dog (a cocker poodle) . I have a cat myself and have had cats for 30+ years.

I am now at a time in my life that I am free (retired) to do so ( My son is 30 and independent). I am a sociable and a hardworking individual. I live in the UK but have the Dutch nationality/EU passport and also a UK passport. I am interested in spirituality and the exploration of our souls. I love talking about everything but also value my quite times. I also love nature, sun, science, walking , pets, writing, reading, creativity, gardening etc.

Please ask me anything should you wish to know more.
Interests

Sustainability

Pets

Sailing / Boating

Water sports

Cycling

Hiking

Outdoor activities

Beach

Plant care

Animals

Team sports

Drawing & painting

Events & social

Charity work

Art & design

Astronomy

DIY & crafts

Self development

Writing

Vegetarian or vegan

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Languages

Movies & TV

Photography

History

Gardening

Books

Architecture

Culture
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Being an elderly companion

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills

Gardening, cleaning, decorating, dogs and cats.
Age

62
What else ...

I play Padel tennis and like going for long country walks (weekends). I like a peaceful environment and being outside. I am interested in most things and really enjoy meeting different cultures and life styles. Love a good conversation and exchanging ideas.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Prefer to be vegetarian but will eat meat if the option is not there .

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16 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help me with my garden and ...)

We had a wonderful time looking after the garden and the animals. Murielle's place is amazing and we were lucky enough to spend 2 weeks there. The accommodation by the pool is more than adequate and we felt totally at home there. Our fridge was filled to the brim with healthy food and Murielle made sure we didn't go without anything we needed. The … read more

(Excellent )

5 Jun 2024

Left by host (Help me with my garden and ...) for Workawayer ()

I received Maria and Janet during two weeks in the beginning of May. It was a pleasure to have them at home as they both were very respectful and hardworking, always nice and very pleasant to talk to. Maria and Janet transformed the garden to a more beautiful place and I am so thankful for that. Everything was done very nicely and I could trust … read more

(Excellent )

7 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help an English couple with ...)

We had a wonderful time looking after the garden and the animals. It's an amazing place to spend 2 weeks at. The accommodation by the pool is more than adequate and we felt totally at home there. Our fridge was filled to the brim with healthy food and Muriel made sure we didn't go without anything we needed. The work was quite hard if you're not … read more

(Excellent )

13 Feb 2024

Left by host (Take part in the rhythm of ...) for Workawayer ()

We had a wonderful time with Mieke and Janet. It was a pleasure to work alongside them and to discover a part of their lives. They were helpful and lent a helping hand in all the activities we asked of them. They followed the rules of the house but also took initiative to contribute to the well-being of the group and the space of the workawayers. … read more

(Excellent )

8 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Take part in the rhythm of ...)

This was my first Workaway experience and it was an amazing experience. Everyone was very welcoming and I enjoyed all the jobs from gardening, moving furniture, cooking, cleaning, riding on the tractor, picking lavender, etc. I was given the use of a lovely room with it's own sink and amazing views over the countryside. The peace that I felt there … read more

(Excellent )

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