Vikki

United States
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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
I did workaway 4 years ago and loved meeting new people while working side by side! I love all things garden and food processing. I want to learn how it is done in other countries!
My next destination:
Granada, Spain - from May 2024 until Jun 2024
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Description
Hi! My name is Vikki and I'm from the United States.

I’m a self-employed project manager / program manager. I finished a long and difficult project for my client in May 2023 and am taking a travel sabbatical as reward for my hard work!

My favorite aspect of travel is meeting new people, learning about other cultures and spending as much time outdoors as possible. Workaway and house sitting have been great ways for me to experience my favorite kind of travel. I've been a digital nomad for 5 + years, traveling to different locations (usually house sitting) and bringing my job with me. I've used a different app to find sits and will happily share my reviews (over 30 to date!).

I’m a bit of an introvert so I love the easy introduction that Workaway provides. Most people never know I’m an introvert because I love a good conversation, am comfortable asking questions and like to learn and explore. I like the balance being a Workaway brings with an hours commitment with tasks to complete and then free time to explore (I'm looking forward to hiking and spending time near and in the water!)! I also like the camaraderie that comes with working on shared goals. Some of my favorite experiences have been cooking together.

I discovered workaway.info 5 years ago and loved it! I love the idea of getting to know people while working along side them. I'm looking for short engagements (7-14 days) in the countries I'd like to visit.

I grew up on an organic farm in Northern Minnesota and like the work that comes with it. I've gardened for most of my adult life transforming dirt piles into productive and healthy gardens. I'm keen to learn how gardening is done in other countries and bring some of these techniques back to my home country. I love to cook and process the food that comes out of the garden. Growing up on a farm and helping my aging parents, I know how to drive a tractor and am teachable on other equipment. Riding and push lawnmowers have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

While in college, I worked as a set builder in the theater so while I'm no master carpenter, I'm comfortable with power tools.

I'm not afraid to try new things (unless it is bungie jumping - I never need to learn how to do that!). Growing up on a farm, I'm also not afraid of hard work.
Interests
Charity work
Writing
Water sports
Self development
Sustainability
Plant care
Photography
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Blogging
Farming
Culture
Cooking & food
Beach
Books
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I'm interested in learning conversation Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Languages
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Gardening
More details about your skills
Gardening - Planning, planting, weeding, harvesting. I'm not a master gardener but I have the basics down and prefer sustainable gardening methods. I love to learn about gardening and new techniques or methods.

Food Processing - canning jams, jelly, fruit syrups, vegetables (water bath & pressure canning), freezing, batch cooking for winter use.

I dabbled in backyard bee keeping for 2 years. And still have my suit!

I'm a quick study and like to try new things. I typically only need to be shown once and I can repeat.
Age
52
What else ...
I ride motorcycle, love to take a w-wheeler around exploring, rollerblade, paddle board (tho badly) and kayak. Anything with wheels, in the water or outside are adventures I like to get into!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Nope. I don't particularly care for green peppers but the spicer the better for all other kinds of peppers!

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2 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Vikki) for host (Pet care and home help in ...)

This is the best sit in all the ways! Collette has a very detailed welcome guide which made caring for the home and fur babies so easy! Her communication was excellent and her home is comfortable and in a great location! A short drive to restaurants, movies, shopping and a sweet little lake for kayaking and paddle boarding.

The best part though… read more

(Excellent )

6 Jul 2023

Left by host (Pet care and home help in ...) for Workawayer (Vikki)

I can't thank Vikki enough for really paying attention to the care of my kitties while she was staying with me. I told her the cats could be a little shy when house sitters first arrive but they do warm up rather quickly and are then very affectionate. But after an hour & a half, she messaged me saying she hadn't seen my cat Tuck since I left the… read more

(Excellent )

22 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer (Vikki) for host (Nice people welcome to help ...)

I could not have asked for a better first time workaway experience!! Dean's description is 100% accurate and he has put serious thought and time into being upfront and clear. It is hard work, you will be fed well, you will learn a lot and have FUN! If you've read the description and reviews, you'll have a very clear understanding of the… read more opportunity.

As for my experience, I am in awe of how quickly I became integrated into the community. It was one of my reasons for selecting here and it surpassed all my expectations. Dean is very social and the place is a hub for social gatherings. There are so many fine people in this community doing interesting things so take the opportunities to talk with them, learn about them and become friends. I treasure the time I had with Mr. Gleason across the street. He is full of stories and jokes and a delight to spend time with (you will NOT be bored!!). He took me to a dairy farm and I was able to get into the pit and put the milkers on the cows. Next time I'll wear gum boots and an apron tho!

I am likely bias but we had an awesome team! There were 6 of us workaways working with Dean - a big group to be sure - and we worked great together! Everyone pitched in and helped with dinner, dishes, cleaning. We enjoyed talking and learning about and from one another. We went on hiking afternoons together, played pool and enjoyed several evenings around the fire. Grateful for the crossing of paths!

As for my work, I was privileged to prepare the garden for the season! Dean knew he wanted a garden and was available to answer questions to help guide my direction, but I felt completely empowered to transform the plot of land and raised beds into the lovely vege garden I knew it could be! After the initial clean out of weeds and preparing the soil, I created the planting map. I was able to add 5 trellis structures using bamboo and wire to allow beans, peas, cucumbers and tomatoes grow hopefully this year and in future years. It felt great planting an herb garden, knowing it will produce year after year. I loved leaving a little bit of my heart in that land and hope the documentation I created with help those who come after me to weed, harvest and keep the garden going! It was truly a delight!

This was an awesome experience full of country living with kiwi characters who work hard and laugh even harder. I'm grateful for the opportunity!

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2018

Left by host (Nice people welcome to help ...) for Workawayer (Vikki)

Vikki is an amazing person, and one i was privileged to host!. Her down to earth, easy going, hard working country girl attitude belies her amazing intelligence, aptitude and skill base in so many other areas. The only complaint i have about Vikki was she left us too soon!
A great help, she has transformed my proposed vege garden space into an… read more

(Excellent )

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