Luke & Olivia-Grace

United Kingdom
Login to see last activity

Badges (3)

Give the gift of Workaway

Profile information

Travel information
We are currently
At home
Description
I have been working for a year and a half as a software engineer whilst cramming as many fun activities into my free time as possible. From running to firestaff spinning, I love getting outdoors with lovely people and trying new things. Whilst I have been incredibly fortunate with all the fun things happening around me during my free time, I have struggled to find the same satisfaction in from my job. I have therefore quit for the summer and am trying tohave as many new experiences as possible!
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Photography
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hitchhiking
Hiking
Fitness
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Charity work
Carpentry
Camping
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I studied German many years ago but I would be keen to brush up a little!
Find a language buddy
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I have been hands on from a young age with my dad encouraging us to build things in his workshop and never getting people in to fix things we could fix ourselves! I have continued to enjoy getting my hands dirty to this day - volunteering at a bike workshop teaching people to fix their bikes as well as joining a makers club in Edinburgh for my (admittedly limited) DIY projects. So whilst I wouldn't consider myself an expert craftsman in any way, I am certainly handy and am enthusiastic about learning more.
Age
27 & 25
What else ...
I have a great love for being outdoors and will happily go hiking, swimming running and/or insert any other activity outside. As well as this myself and my housemates are big into our board games and will do a games night most weeks.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

Website Safety

Feedback

23 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us out with our ...)

It seens rather odd to try leave a review for this workaway as it felt much more like time spent with family rather than anything else but here goes.

From the offset I was made to feel incredibly welcomed by all the family. They are warm friendly people who can just as easily dive into the depths of what makes a person tick or shoot the breeze… read more about nothing in particular. The conversations we shared really helped me examine the way I thought about certain things as well as just being genuinely incredibly enjoyable. We all got to know each other over delicious meals lunch and dinner time as well as weekend family excursions that I joined for. As well as conversations with Rob and Selina I also really enjoyed getting to know Eli and Monty with Eli being an essential extra pair of hands for my work on the farm and a much appreciated companion as well!

The farm itself is an idyllic bubble with a perfect blend of serenity and chaos. I stayed in the caravan along with the other resident gecko but spent most my time down in the shady garden area next to the outdoor kitchen. The kitchen boasts a wonderful rustic charm as well as an expansive insect population, for me this all adds to the appeal though - there's nothing like cooking up fresh scrambled eggs whilst sipping goat milk iced coffee all to the background hum of bumblebees!

Whilst sounding a little cliché, the work on the farm truly is what you make it. It's a huge piece of land that needs a lot of tending so you can easily fill a day doing little bits of this and that such as striming, pruning and gardening. At the beginning it can be a little intimidating but Selina and Rob are always there to provide support and guidance on the tasks that need doing. In addition to the farm maintenance, they're always looking to improve aspects of the farm and asked me to build a shelter for future volunteers. I found it an incredibly stimulating task as there was so much to learn and the family were super supportive the whole way through. I cannot overstate how much I enjoyed this task, I am now replanning my future life around this kind of free form building!

I appear to have accidentally written a novel so I will call it there despite having more to say about the amazing surrounding area and all the things you can do buuuut hopefully this gives a flavour of my time on this workaway and helps others to choose if it's right for them!

(Excellent )

11 Jul 2022

Left by host (Help us out with our ...) for Workawayer ()

Luke arrived on a bike having travelled from Edinburgh and cycled from the North of France! This epic entrance was to set the scene for a triumphant five weeks volunteering on our finca.

There was no task too sweaty or unpleasant, no conversation too gritty, no social occasion too intimidating for Luke to shy away from. The energy he brought to… read more

(Excellent )