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Hi,
I live with my family in Germany, which consists of my wife, my two boys and me. I work in the bank industry and live in the Rhine river valley in the state of Hesse. We live in a bilingual household (German / Japanese) and enjoy traveling. I like to cook, make my own marmalade, bake cakes, bread and cookies when I have time. Being conversant in more than a couple of languages I like to take the road off of the beaten track. I have join this community to get away from the desk job, possibly learn some new skills and get into contact with real living people (instead of being just a tourist). I would like to take one of my boys - them being 13 and 15 right now - along on the trip, so that they get a bit of real life in their life.
Cheers,
Bernd
Interests
Culture
Cycling
Beach
Winter sports
Hiking
Water sports
Fitness
Camping
Drawing & painting
Languages
Plant care
Cooking & food
Books
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Portuguese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I would like to enhance my knowledge of Greek and Portuguese. In addition, I need some practice In speaking Italian. I’m also open to learn a.o. other European languages. I can also help people to improve on their language skills.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
Languages
Teaching
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I can cook, iron, do the household, have a drivers license, know some gardening and have some experience in dog sitting. I’m quite good at computers (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), have some experience at teaching and know seven languages. In addition I bring along all the necessary knowledge in child rearing that comes along with having two boys.
Age
56
What else ...
Just to mention: when I drink alcohol then only in very moderate quantity and I am no good at card games (e.g. Poker or such). Board games are fine with me. On the other hand, I like to exercise / do sports such as swimming or hiking and I like to read a good book from time to time.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
