Rafi

United States
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I am currently
At home
Description
After 10 years leading an education start-up in Cape Town, South Africa, I'm taking a sabbatical to learn more about the world and myself. I'm looking for a relaxed pace of life and lots of time in nature. And new friends!

I would describe myself as adventurous, friendly, and easygoing. I read quite a bit, try to exercise daily (running, yoga), and love learning new ideas and skills. Hobbies include playing guitar, making bonsai plants, and watching great TV shows with my wife.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Team sports
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Languages
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Dancing
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Books

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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Babysitting and creative play
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
I love working with my hands: gardening, carpentry, general maintenance. I maintain a small bonsai garden at home, and have built our garden table and bench.

I'm good around the house: I can cook and clean (I've overheard my wife telling her friends that I am not a "typical man").

Professionally, I've worked as a software developer, financial manager, teacher, tourism operator, and start-up executive—I love spreadsheets, building close-knit teams, and sharing knowledge.
Age
31
What else ...
I'd like to keep as much of my daily routine as possible: journaling, meditating, exercise (yoga/running/calisthenics), playing guitar, and reading!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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28 Dec 2023

Left by host (Help Us Create Our ...) for Workawayer (Rafi)

Rafi is one of those Workawayers who arrives as a stranger and leaves as family.

He was a wonderful, intelligent, and caring guy who we had awesome conversations with, helped with work around our land, shared many elements of his culture with us, and was a wonderful friend to our 18 month daughter (she absolutely adored him).

He helped to build… read more

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Rafi) for host (Help Us Create Our ...)

I could not have asked for a better first workaway than staying with John, Nicole, and their small daughter Kalani. They have built a truly beautiful home and lifestyle out in the hills and forests around Okaihau. They are both kind, thoughtful, and intelligent, and we spent virtually every night chatting about our life adventures, parenting… read more

(Excellent )

22 Dec 2023

Left by host (Come to help our family and ...) for Workawayer (Rafi)

Rafi stayed with us for just under one week and was a pleasure to host. He was very personable and easy to have around. He fitted in well with our family and staff.

Rafi helped with planting native plants and plant maintanence. He did alot of weed eating which isn’t the funnest task but never complained and helped diligently taking a pride in… read more

(Excellent )

4 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Rafi) for host (Come to help our family and ...)

Staying with Allison and her family was such a gift! I stayed with them just under a week, when Allison needed help with some weed management and planting of native plants. She was very courteous about the work, making sure that I had enough rest. I felt it was relatively easy, and a great trade for the food and accommodation! I had a private room… read more

(Excellent )

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