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Couple from Toronto looking to immerse in culture, food & traditions of Peru & Bolivia during some time off before masters.
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Alisha and I (Christian) are a young married couple who live in Toronto, Canada. I was born in the USA and Alisha was born in India. We met in University in Canada. Next year we will be entering graduate school (Christian: medical school. Alisha: Masters in International Relations) and we are are looking to immerse ourselves in South America for a few months, Peru and Bolivia ideally.
We are friendly, good with kids and animals, love any food, and love learning new cultures. Alisha speaks beginner Spanish and is looking to improve her fluency.
I do not know Spanish, but want to learn.Interests
Politics / Social justiceWritingMountainFashion or beautyHistoryHikingDrawing & paintingDancingDIY & craftsCyclingArt & designCarpentryBooksBeachVan lifeCultureLanguagesWater sportsPlant carePets
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Marathi: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Alisha studied Spanish in University and wants to improve her skills. We both are fluent in English and can teach.Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
General MaintenanceEco ProjectsArt ProjectsSome knowledge of:
GardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsLife at a FarmstayHelping around the houseAnimal CareHospitality/TourismAble to teach about:
LanguagesTeachingMore details about your skills
Christian:
> physically active my whole life. I have been in martial arts (Jiu-jitsu, boxing, MMA) since I was 3 years old and I wrestled in high school.
> often help my parents with home tasks and projects (building fences, chopping trees, gardening, yard work, cleaning, etc.)
> good with children and enjoy their free nature
> quick learner & open to any given task.
> enjoy getting my hands dirty.
> very comfortable around any animal and pet, and will always be caring towards them. I have lived with two akitas and a west highland terrier.
> have pet cat
Alisha:
> Animal lover, have pet cat named Lulu
> Very adventurous & love travelling (traveled to 15+ countries)
> Love farm life (stayed on coffee farm & chicken farm)
> Very interested in learning about gardening, animal care & cheese making
> Friendly & outgoing – love meeting & interacting with new people
> Open to any task in my physical ability (not so good at lifting heavy things haha)
> Volunteered as English and history teacher in many language school
> Love doing DIY projects with hands
> Baby sat and pet sat several timesAge
23 & 26
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Hobbies/Interests:
Christian: Mixed martial arts, Motorcycling, Camping, Bushcraft, Learning, Cooking, Snowboarding, longboarding, Science, teaching martial arts.
Alisha: Making lasting bonds with host family, Reading, Knitting, Baking, Languages, Travel, teaching English to young students & adultsSome more information
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