Jan

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

hiking, kayaking

Description

After a busy sea kayak/zodiac season on the west coast of Canada I am looking forward to spent one month in Ecuador. To enhance my Spanish skills I will be taking a language course in the first week of my journey in Olon.
To become more immersed in Ecuador I would like to stay with locals. In return I can help with pretty much anything requiring hands on. I am capable of working independent but also interested in learning new techniques and building materials.

Interests

Technology

Sustainability

Self development

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Nature

Languages

Hiking

Fitness

Dancing

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Camping

Beach

Astronomy

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am taking a Spanish course at the beginning of my travels.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Languages

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

Paddle Canada certified sea kayak/canoe instructor.
Zodiac skipper, SVOP (small vessel operator proficiency)
Gardner by trade, learned in a tree nursery, other landscaping.
Ship mechanic by trade, navigation and engine maintenance.
Artisan carpenter, enjoy working with hands and natural materials.
I have added pictures of some of the projects I have completed.
Forest technician, surveys, timber cruising, mapping
At Sea Observer, working on commercial fishing vessels on the West Coast of BC
Ongoing Wilderness First Aid .
References available, for example from my current employer (since 2015) Terracentric Coastal Adventures in Lund, BC

Age

60

What else ...

I love the outdoors. I always like to learn new things and meet new people. I am happily married and have three grown up kids. I play a Djembe drum and enjoy jamming.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements