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Hello. My name is Lucia, I am Italian, 64 years old and I have been a French teacher for 38 years. Now I am retired and I want to go around the world: I started with Australia from September to November 2023. My English is basic, but I am improving my knowledge of this language.
I can help with language practice (Italian, French), help around the house, general maintenance, gardening, cooking, etc. I love animals, especially cats. I like traveling and meeting people, reading, walking in nature. I prefer to use public transportation to get around: I have a driver's license, but I don't like driving. I don't smoke or drink alcohol. I devote my free time to studying music (singing). I recently made a book about the music school I attend that celebrated 40 years in 2024. I already have another book in mind, but I also need to do more.
Interests
Beach
Cooking & food
Books
Culture
Fitness
Gardening
History
Music
Languages
Nature
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Gardening
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
I was a French teacher. I speak Italian, French, some English and a little Spanish. I like trips
I sing in a choir and study music (singing). I like to cook and take care of the house.
Age
65
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
I am not vegetarian or vegan but I adapt
Feedback
1 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Organic veggie gardening and ...)
I was struggling because another host did not confirm her availability, and Trish really solved my problem by hosting me, albeit in a less than optimal condition. I am glad that you are satisfied with my help. Trish is a very busy woman with work and her daughters, yet she manages to be available for others, always smiling and positive. One of… read more
(Excellent
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7 Nov 2023
Left by host (Organic veggie gardening and ...) for Workawayer ()
Lucia was a wonderful workaway. It was a bit of a different stay than usual as we were housesitting elsewhere and only popped in to home occasionally. Lucia worked beautifully cleaning and gardening as well as cooking yummy pasta for us all. It was a joy to get to know her.
(Excellent
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29 Oct 2023
Left by host (Help out on our family home ...) for Workawayer ()
Luccie, was a quite respectful person who helped around our house cleaning windows kitchen cupboards some weeding and hedging. Luccie English is limited therefore engagement was limited however the time was good.
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer ()
merci lucia pour ta gentillesse et ton travail assidu. j'ai bien reçu ta carte postale cela m a fait plaisir.
Bien à toi :)
Bien à toi :)
(Very good
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27 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help me with farming, ...)
J'ai passé trois semaines chez Marie Adèle au mois de janvier 2015. C'était ma première expérience de workawayer...J'ai vécu en Martiniquaise pendant trois semaines, j'ai travaillé dans le luxuriant jardin de Marie Adèle, j'ai bronzé sur les plages... mes préférés: Sainte-Luce et Tartane. Marie Adèle a une énergie débordante! Malheureusement, j'ai… read more
(Very good
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1 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Organic veggie gardening and ...)
I was struggling because another host did not confirm her availability, and Trish really solved my problem by hosting me, albeit in a less than optimal condition. I am glad that you are satisfied with my help. Trish is a very busy woman with work and her daughters, yet she manages to be available for others, always smiling and positive. One of… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2023
Left by host (Organic veggie gardening and ...) for Workawayer ()
Lucia was a wonderful workaway. It was a bit of a different stay than usual as we were housesitting elsewhere and only popped in to home occasionally. Lucia worked beautifully cleaning and gardening as well as cooking yummy pasta for us all. It was a joy to get to know her.
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2023
Left by host (Help out on our family home ...) for Workawayer ()
Luccie, was a quite respectful person who helped around our house cleaning windows kitchen cupboards some weeding and hedging. Luccie English is limited therefore engagement was limited however the time was good.
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer ()
merci lucia pour ta gentillesse et ton travail assidu. j'ai bien reçu ta carte postale cela m a fait plaisir.
Bien à toi :)
Bien à toi :)
(Very good)
27 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help me with farming, ...)
J'ai passé trois semaines chez Marie Adèle au mois de janvier 2015. C'était ma première expérience de workawayer...J'ai vécu en Martiniquaise pendant trois semaines, j'ai travaillé dans le luxuriant jardin de Marie Adèle, j'ai bronzé sur les plages... mes préférés: Sainte-Luce et Tartane. Marie Adèle a une énergie débordante! Malheureusement, j'ai… read more
(Very good)
10 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us to build up our ...)
I stayed with Brigitte and Doug two weeks in May 2015 and I had a very good time with them. I was very lucky because Brigitte was in holidays, so she could show me the best of Lismore area: Byron Bay, Ballina, Evans Head....
I loved this peaceful house in the middle of the hills, so far from the town. I loved walking and finding koalas on the gum… read more
I loved this peaceful house in the middle of the hills, so far from the town. I loved walking and finding koalas on the gum… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Extraordinary Opportunity! ...)
Thank you, Rachel! I had a very good time with your family. It was my last stay in Australia and my last experience, the 7th, as a workawayer. The family is very lovely and Seb, Tom, Molly are adorable children! I enjoyed my stay, I visited Brisbane city and I loved the river and its banks above all. It wasn't hard to work for this family, I could… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2015
Left by host (Extraordinary Opportunity! ...) for Workawayer ()
Lucia was a lovely presence in the house. She was calm and kind with the children and did all we required of her helping in the house and speaking to the children in French. She was very busy getting to know the area and loved to take the citycat ferry into the south bank. It was so lovely she got to know the city. She also made a delicious… read more
(Excellent)
5 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Thanks for your positive feedback Lucia. We really enjoyed having you stay with us and we especially loved your Italian cooking! I hope the rest of your trip is going well.
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(French speaking woman ...)
I had a very great time with Ķirsten! I stayed there the 3 first weeks of my Aussie trip In March 2015 and in this time I could learn many things about Australia. I was a bit afraid about travelling alone but she helped me to organize my travel all around East Australia. I could visit many places with her (Canberra, Woombeyan Caves...) and I… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2015
Left by host (Come and help around my yard ...) for Workawayer ()
Thank you Lucia. You were wonderful too. Hopeople you are having a great time on your journey. See you in Italy one day. Thanks for the Italian lessons - speaking and cooking. Kena birichina is still sfacciata. Xx g
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come and help around my yard ...)
I had a great time with Michelle! I stayed there 2 weeks in April 2015, I did some houseworks and I painted a blue door and two yellow walls. I shown her how to cook lemon risotto and mushroom risotto. She took me to the rainforest, in Malanda, in Kuranda, in Cairns and gave me precious advices about things to see and to do in this area. She has… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2015
Left by host (Safe home base and explore ...) for Workawayer ()
Thankyou Lucia, it was a pleasure to have you stay with us. You did a wonderful job in helping out around the house. Only wish we had more time with you, but our schedule had been so busy. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your australian tour.
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Safe home base and explore ...)
I had a great time with Lee and his family! I stayed there the 10 first days of April 2015. She's a very busy woman, with a hard job and a big family. I helped her with some houseworks, cleaning, sweeping...I could organize my work hours and enjoy of the proximity with Melbourne.
(Excellent)
