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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Broome, Australia - from Apr 2024 until May 2024 View all
Description
Recently retired empty nesters, we have rented out our house and are travelling Australia in our 4WD and hybrid camper trailer. We are fit and healthy and love hiking, camping, travelling and experiencing new things.
David has worked as a marine engineer, computer engineer and, most recently, in software sales and marketing. He is extremely handy with all things mechanical and loves DIY projects around the house and garden. He grew up on a dairy farm in England, so is comfortable around farm animals and machinery. He loves sailing and cycling.
Sara is a former journalist, turned high-school English teacher. A skilled wordsmith and editor, she's computer literate in a range of software programs. She enjoys gardening and cooking, reading and craft projects.
We both enjoy music, good food and good conversation.
Interests
CyclingBeachLanguagesOutdoor activitiesSailing / BoatingYoga / WellnessWritingSustainabilityPetsMovies & TVHikingFarmingGardeningCultureDIY & craftsCooking & foodCampingBooksAnimals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
Sara has also completed a diploma in Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language, so is qualified to teach English to speakers of other languages.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
As a former journalist, editor and teacher, Sara is great with words. She's also good at wrangling kids and teenagers. An animal lover, she is happy to care for furry and feathered creatures, large and small. Also enjoys gardening, cooking and home decorating.
David has a truck licence and knows his way around engines of al kinds. He is extremely handy with and practical at all sorts of DIY, maintenance and building jobs around the house and garden.
Age
59 & 67
What else ...
We are also available for house sitting and are listed on Trustedhousesitters.com
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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I greatly enjoyed sharing tea by the river, lots of conversation and our evenings together – preparing the evening meal. And, especially the card games they taught us. Although, I warn you, don’t play Monopoly cards… read more
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I greatly enjoyed sharing tea by the river, lots of conversation and our evenings together – preparing the evening meal. And, especially the card games they taught us. Although, I warn you, don’t play Monopoly cards… read more
