Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Visiting , special places , hiking , cycling , drinking craft beer , reading …
My next destination:
Andalucía, Spain - from Oct 2026 until Mar 2027 View all -
Description
Hello,
I'm a french horticulturist , in his almost sixties , and travel from time to time, when I do not work . (Garden center , plant nurseries, or gardener for private estates ).
I'm divorced and live on my own . I have two children , my son , 29 years old ,lives in Paris with his partner , and my daughter, 22 years old, lives in Lyon, studying psychology .
We use to leave in Tahiti, in french Polynesia , where my 2 children were born and raised .
By the time , we travelled in australia , New zealand, Hawaii, Canada,.
In different places , I give a hand to maintain the garden , or the veggie patch, or do house sitting as well , or both .
I speak French , English , and some Spanish .
Looking forward to meet you
Philippe -
Interests
Culture
Books
Team sports
Music
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Plant care
Hiking
Nature
Mountain
Languages
Gardening
Sustainability
Farming
Cycling
Cooking & food
Charity work
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I ´m interested to learn And improve. My english and spanish . In the meantime , I’would be happy to teach some french . -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Light maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Eco Projects
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Teaching
Animal Care
House & pet sitting
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More details about your skills
I like cooking and gardening .I bake my own bread , and I'm currently learning how to make cheese .
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Age
58
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What else ...
I like sport , like running, cycling .I read quite a lot , and very concerned by a sustainable way of life with a minimum carbon footprint .
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
no allergie -
Special dietary requirements
nothing special
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Feedback
This is a so quiet place .
So many topics to chat , and she is so far so much knowledgeable .
She managed to drive me in different places , and teached me a lot about spanish culture .
In addition , she spoke to me in a perfect french , when I was in trouble with spanish .
Thank you so much Valle
Philippe
I was there in autumn , … read more
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Communication:
(4.8)
Skills:
(4.8)
Observed house rules:
(4.8)
This is a so quiet place .
So many topics to chat , and she is so far so much knowledgeable .
She managed to drive me in different places , and teached me a lot about spanish culture .
In addition , she spoke to me in a perfect french , when I was in trouble with spanish .
Thank you so much Valle
Philippe
I was there in autumn , … read more
The accommodation is great an … read more
His knowledge of trees and grafting was very welcomed ☺️
His English is excellent and Spanish good.
It is important to note that both spanish and english are used at the Finca . Sometimes , I struggle to talk to Hipolito ,as my spanish is a bit basic , but he is always patient with us .
Thanks a lot to you both .
Grace and her son Peter , are an easy going family , very helpful , picking me up, or dropping me at bus station, or in town and so friendly . Peter and Grace are good cook , no to mention that Peter is a confirmed barista .
She is a good cook and after dinner , we watched together very good program on TV .
She knows very well plants and loves gardening .
My accommodation ( … read more
Interested and interesting, energetic and enthusiastic.
More than excellent.
