jeanfran

Denmark
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Hiking
Music
Pictures
Art gallery
Exhibitions
Theatre
Local community
My next destination:
United Kingdom - from Sep 2023
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Description
I moved from Mauritius Island to UK in the 80's after my A-levels for my studies.After 8 years in Surrey,England I have lived in Europe for the last 27 years,mainly in Denmark.
I love discovering new areas, meet with new people and cultures.

I worked in financial and business development.
I also owned a cafe and cocktail bar in Denmark while carrying out my daily job.

In the last 15 years I've been running Gites a few weeks every year,hosting pilgrims on the Compostella Santiago routes in Spain & France.

I enjoy DIY (bricolage). I could help with repairs..some concrete or mortar, electrical, plumbing, painting & decorating as long as you have the right tools & equipment.

I've also worked with Charities and organisations for homeless.
Interests
Team sports
Self development
Sustainability
Pets
Outdoor activities
Languages
Mountain
History
Hitchhiking
Hiking
Events & social
Cycling
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Books
Beach
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
More details about my language interests
Icelandic & Chinese
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
DIY (bricolage), painting,decorating, bit of plumbing/electrical, gardening, cooking,some woodwork,computer.
I love Nature and Animals.
I hike regularly in mountains.
Age
59
What else ...
I am a people's person, able to adapt myself pretty easily to a new environment.
Been involved with volunteering for various associations since my teenage years.
A good planner I can carry out assignments on my own. I'll try to adapt my skills to your needs.The first part of my trip is UK where I studied and worked for 10 years. I do not mind stays between 1 - 3 months.
Meeting new people and nurturing relationship surely does not happen in a day!!!

I do voluntary work specially working with the elderly as well as the homeless.

I am also interested to experience and learn about how people live a sustainable life, organic gardening/farming.

Although not an artist myself, I love music, painting, sculpture, ceramics with regular visits to museums,shows, concerts and art exhibitions

I grew up with cats,dogs and horses.
During my travels I look forward to meet artists and people who are involved with community work and eco conscious.

A WINE enthusiast, I have done grape harvest a few times as well as helping during the bottling period.

It would be great to spend some time in a wine growing area or with a wine maker.⁹
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Cats at times..guess depending on the breed(hairs)
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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20 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (jeanfran) for host (Help a small community ...)

Where do I start?
Iveta is a warm kind and generous person.
Staying with her and her son Josh was a very nice expe¹rience. I felt being part of the family.
Food is great and there is no shortage of. Iveta was always checking if I needed something.
I was invited to the various cultural activities. It was an interesting mix of helping out at her… read more

(Excellent )

4 Jun 2018

Left by host (Little house in need of ...) for Workawayer (jeanfran)

Ronnie helped me with many , and varied projects around my house and garden. He came up with some good ideas to improve my experience here in France! A good person, full of fun, interesting , and generally good company. I look forward to seeing you again in the future Ronnie and wish you well on your journey. Bon voyage!

(Excellent )

4 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer (jeanfran) for host (Little house in need of ...)

Wonderful time spent at Glenda and Igloo( the dog). Work varied. You could work at your own rhythm and choose your own hours. Works varied. I enjoyed a nice relaxing atmosphere., even got introduced to "Designated survivor"
Meal times were great and the wines!!!.It was fun.
A place for all Workawayers to try. Glenda is a nice lady who cares for… read more

(Excellent )

11 May 2018

Left by Workawayer (jeanfran) for host (Gardening, DIY and ...)

Among my best experiences so far....Chris is generous, hospitable and considerate. She cares a lot that your stay goes well; always checking that we have enough food, bed linen is changed weekly or that we did not go over the agreed working hours. Dinner time was great; although she does not enjoy cooking, we had tasty homemade food to finish off… read more

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6 May 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (jeanfran)

Ronnie was here just under a month and mainly did gardening and DIY. DIY involved replacing some floorboards as well as sanding and re-oiling the wooden garden furniture. The gite garden has been transformed by endless strimming, mowing, weeding and tidying. Ronnie's a very hard worker and I'm sure the local boulangeries will have seen a drop in… read more

(Excellent )

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20 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (jeanfran) for host (Help a small community ...)

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4 Jun 2018

Left by host (Little house in need of ...) for Workawayer (jeanfran)

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4 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer (jeanfran) for host (Little house in need of ...)

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11 May 2018

Left by Workawayer (jeanfran) for host (Gardening, DIY and ...)

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6 May 2018

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4 Apr 2018

Left by Workawayer (jeanfran) for host (Help with painting and ...)

Should there be a place during your workaway trip to visit, get to meet Sandra and Dave. Great hosts!!
Chill atmosphere. Nice company. Meeting their friends, going out for a meal, just to name a couple of activities.
I fully enjoyed working with Dave putting up a kitchen and other diy stuff.
I promise to come back in September :thumbsup:
See… read more

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22 Mar 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (jeanfran)

Myself and husband Dave had Ron working and staying with us for just short of one month.And all I can say it was a pleasure to have him here.He worked really hard and helped Dave fit a lovely new kitchen.He has the most fantastic personality and we all got along really well..He has not only been our workaway We now look at him as our friend as… read more

(Excellent )

15 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (jeanfran) for host (Help us renovate this ...)

It has been a short visit at Berenice Raphael and Savinien, yet one I shall always cherish. Their project is interesting and challenging. With their energy and determination, I have no doubt they will succeed. Sarlat is a quaint medieval town. There is a lot of sightseeing things to do in Perigord. The tasks carried out are what one would expect… read more

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15 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (jeanfran) for host (Help with gardening, sorting ...)

This was my first workaway. I met with Silvie who is kind and generous. Hospitality was second to none. She invited me to participate in her activities. I got introduced to the '5 rhthym dance', having lunch with relatives, visit to Toulouse, Moissac and beautiful Lauzerte;not to forget weekly trip to the market.
The meals were great. I was always… read more

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4 Feb 2018

Left by host (Help with gardening, sorting ...) for Workawayer (jeanfran)

Hi Ronnie ! You're the first personn i met who knows nearly more things than a native in his country !!!
you're so amazing by your knowledge and culture !!!
it's good to feel that most of the subjects are interisting you !!! and I think the world need people like you with a very positive way of thinking and with a powerfull energy of… read more

(Excellent )

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