Timo

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hola, soy Timo de Finlandia. Mucho gusto! I have joined Workaway to find friends, connections and communities in Iquitos of Peru. Everything I have read and heard about this city in the Amazon has fascinated me. I'm inspired to learn about local culture, shamanism, language and nature.

Finland has a long and dark winter. I like spending time in warmer climates, where people and nature are more lively. I have been to Brazil before, and this will be my first time in Peru. I'm hoping to connect with people who can help me, and who I can help in return.

Interests

Self development

Sustainability

Technology

Events & social

Charity work

Writing

Performing arts

Music

Languages

DIY & crafts

Carpentry

Cooking & food

Blogging

Books

Art & design

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Dancing

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Russian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am most interested in becoming fluent in Spanish. As a teacher, I can help most with English (fluent) and Finnish (native).

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Gardening

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Being an elderly companion

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Languages

Teaching

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I am skilled at organizing people, events and households, cooking nourishing food and, in general, taking responsibility and initiative. I've worked as a caretaker of the old and disabled, and I've taught guitar for many years. I'm good with my hands, fixing or building computers and other devices, and I can also sharpen knives and chop firewood.

I have graduated from the Jyväskylä university as a master of musicology. Several associations have had me as a chairman, and I've organized volunteer teams in many festivals.

Age

41

What else ...

My interests in Iquitos include shamanism, medicinal plants, language, native culture, music, events, plants, animals and local cuisine.

I like to play all sorts of games, both board games and computer games, and I'm can join a jam wherever there's a guitar to play.

I practice presence in the moment, observing my emotions, thoughts and whatever is happening, and I do so with the help of deep breathing, meditation and yoga. I'm happy to share these things with anyone interested.

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  Special dietary requirements