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Hello! We are Michael and Kate. We've got 2 one-way tickets, a couple of bicycles, and we're jazzed to see the world. We are coming from St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. We are both 27 yrs old and have been together for the past 3 years. We are well traveled within North America and are excited to take our romp across the pond. Our plan is to bikepack and workaway in the UK, before heading to central Europe.
Life has been moving fast, we are really grateful for this chance to slow down. We have future goals to homestead and hopefully become a workaway host ourselves someday. During this trip we are looking forward to learning other ways of living and taking that inspiration home. We spend a lot of time outside and are sustainability minded- we would love to end up at a workaway that has similar values. Looking forward to connecting and learning more about each other!
Interests
Charity work
Hiking
Sustainability
Winter sports
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Outdoor activities
Pets
Mountain
Plant care
Music
Dancing
Gardening
Events & social
Culture
Cycling
DIY & crafts
Camping
Books
Animals
Cooking & food
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sign language (American): Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Languages
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Animal Care
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Art Projects
More details about your skills
Kate's info: I'm a nanny and have been a child-care professional for the past 4 years, with a lot of experience in a Montessori setting. I love working with kids and would be so glad to help care for yours! I have formal education in communication studies as well as sustainable justice. I am a great vegetarian chef. Being in the kitchen brings me a lot of joy and I have had experience through a past workaway cooking for a crowd. Michael and I have been dabbling in gardening the past few seasons and that is something I would love to learn more about. From planting to preserving! I also have basic skills in carpentry. I am energetic and eager to learn. I pick up things quickly, especially with hands-on learning. Teach me anything!
Michael's info: I am a bicycle mechanic and have been in the bicycle industry for the last 8 years fixing up bikes both old and new. I would be happy to put those skills to use if you have a project! I have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. I have been getting into chess in the last couple years and would love to play. I am also a drummer in a band here in Minnesota and love playing music with other people! I enjoy learning new skills and like Kate, I have a little experience with carpentry and gardening. I like to forage for plants and mushrooms here and would love to learn about the local flora where you live! I am a fast learner and always happy to help. I am looking forward to experiencing new cultures and meeting new people!
Age
28 & 28
What else ...
I would love to stay somewhere that hosts multiple workawayers at a time!
Given the opportunity, I'd be interested in a solo or team project to tackle during my stay.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
PenicillinSpecial dietary requirements
Vegetarian
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During this time we achieved a vast amount and completed outstanding tasks. We had good fun working together and the banter was great. Its lovely to connect with other people's sense of humour and fun was had in the workplace. Some projects… read more
Competent, thoughtful, considerate, knowledgeable, funny, well grounded; just a few of the superlatives that come to mind. Don’t miss an opportunity to host her!
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During this time we achieved a vast amount and completed outstanding tasks. We had good fun working together and the banter was great. Its lovely to connect with other people's sense of humour and fun was had in the workplace. Some projects… read more
Competent, thoughtful, considerate, knowledgeable, funny, well grounded; just a few of the superlatives that come to mind. Don’t miss an opportunity to host her!
