Mauro

United Kingdom
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I am interested in nature and the environment. I love animals. I have many skills but would like to learn more about ecobuilds and sustainable living. I would like to learn French and Italian

My next destination:
France - from Jun 2026 until Jul 2026
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I'm Mauro, a very fit mature guy. I was born and live in the south west of England. My dad is Italian and mum English, but Mama Mia, I don't speak Italian! I am learning a bit though, with Duolingo. I have an EU passport, so I can live and work here. I have many skills and can turn my hand to most things. I qualified as a landscape gardener in the 90s and spent ten years living and working in London. I have a reasonable knowledge of soft landscaping, but have also gained skills working in property maintenance - carpentry, plumbing, electrics etc. In 2019, I built an extension to my flat. I had help with the structural work, but did most of the second fix work myself. In my youth, I trained as a vehicle mechanic and still maintain all my own vehicles. I have much experience, particularly with French cars, having owned many of these vehicles.
I have a dry sense of humour, am curious about anything and everything and have many interests, including travel, writing, music, film. I am also an avid BBC World Service and 6Music listener. I enjoy anything mechanical, gardening, cooking, hiking, camping, getting out in nature and lots more! I eat everything and love to make good food. In the last decade or so, I've ridden a motorbike around Thailand and Vietnam, walked and cycled the Camino in Spain, spent three months exploring Japan, and summers travelling round Europe in my van. I work at the Olympics and was recently at the winter games in Milan. I love all animals, but have a real soft spot for cats, dogs, ducks and goats. A few years ago, I looked after a flock of sheep in Galicia.
Interests

Sailing / Boating

Politics / Social justice

Van life

Technology

Writing

Art & design

Nature

Outdoor activities

Pets

Photography

Music

Movies & TV

Mountain

Languages

Farming

Gardening

Hiking

History

Events & social

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Books

Camping

Carpentry

Cooking & food

Architecture

Animals

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
Teach English, learning Italian and French

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Languages

Art Projects

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting
More details about your skills

I can turn my hand to most things - Qualified landscaper and gardener; general building skills - carpentry, plumbing, electrics; vehicle repair and maintenance; computer literate; cooking. I've pretty much fixed most things - If something doesn't work, I always take it apart to find out why!
Age

57
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I enjoy and respect the natural environment, and love animals. I would like to find a workaway that involves looking after animals, or helping animals in some way. You will make the most of my skills if you have technical and practical projects, as long as you have a good selection of working tools. I prefer a structured working day - knowing when to start and finish and what exactly you would like to be done and what you hope to achieve. I also prefer to start early, around 8-8.30am, so we can work before the heat of the day becomes too much. I would describe myself as an interesting introvert, who has had some wild times in the past! Now I prefer quieter households with fewer people. I have an eclectic taste in music and film. Although I don't play any instruments, music is my thing and I would love to share this with you. I am fully house trained, clean up after myself and have loads of common sense! Also interested in ecobuilds and ecoliving - would love to learn more about this.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
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22 Oct 2014

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Lara and Domenico were fabulous hosts! They showed me all around the local area and included me in everything they did. Lara is a lovely person and was so very kind to me - she's a fantastic cook too! (Lara, I still think of all those wonderful pasta dishes you made) Domenico (the Prof!) was great fun, with a very infectious laugh - we had some … read more

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21 Oct 2014

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Mauro was great to have around and did lots of very helpful work here. As well as being good company he is very practical and has lots of experience so can turn his hand to many things.
Very happy to recommend him to anyone.
Thank you for all your help Mauro.

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21 Jun 2014

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Jamie and Suzie were great hosts...the accommodation was comfortable, Suzie's cooking was fantastic and the conversation was lively...they have both led interesing lives! Their house was beautiful and the garden an oasis of calm. They have three super animals, who have more character than some people I know! I really enjoyed my stay and will … read more

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3 Sep 2014

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Brigitte and Roland were fantastic! They ferried us all around the local area, showing us the beaches, mediaeval villages and of course, Monaco! Brigitte was a great host and always prepared fabulously tasty food for lunch and dinner. Roland's historical knowledge is second to none and I really enjoyed our conversations together and of course, … read more

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21 Jun 2014

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3 Sep 2014

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7 Aug 2014

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Pete and Dalia were really kind and let us all use their home (well château actually...darling) as though it was our home. There was plenty of good food and they organised lots of activities for us in our free time. They have two energetic children and a lovely cat...who isn't very energetic, but has loads of character to make up for it! They are … read more

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7 Aug 2014

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It was great having Mauro with us! He only stayed a week with us, during which time he helped us hugely in getting our soon-to-be holiday rental accommodation ready for business. He helped with tiling the kitchen/lounge area: preparing the floor, cutting tiles and plinths and the tiling itself.

He’s very kind, hardworking, considerate, easy to … read more

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3 Jun 2014

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and help in a large ...)

Margaret and Stuart are great hosts. Easy going and relaxed, they really make you feel at home. Margaret is a great cook and there is always plenty of food. They have an eclectic mix of friends and always include you in their social activities. They are both kind, empathic, interesting and amusing - a credit to workaway!

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31 May 2014

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Mauro is a really lovely guy. We thoroughly enjoyed his stay. His standard of workmanship is excellent. We were always thoroughly impressed by the quality of his work, while he was modest about it. He worked hard every day, usually on his own due to circumstances and was enthusiastic and encouraging about our project. He is warm, jovial, easy … read more

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29 May 2014

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with my house and garden ...)

Stephen is a kind man and lives in a lovely, quiet village. He has a beautiful, large and comfortable room for workawayers to stay in and shares his house with Max, a very friendly, good natured dog and Lucky the cat, who is a real character! If you need to learn or improve your practical skills, you could learn a lot from Stephen... he also makes … read more

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28 May 2014

Left by host (Help with my house and garden ...) for Workawayer ()

Mauro is a grafter, he took my garden from an overgrown mess to a tidy well kept garden, he dug over my veggie patch and planted many seeds, all we need now is some sun to get it all going.
He took Max my dog on many a walk.
He was only with me for a week but he achieved a lot in that week.
I wish him well on his travels

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