Kathryn

United States
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Always eager to embark on a new adventure. Ever since I was a young girl I would read encyclopedias about far away places and I wanted to visit them. Over the years I have adventured, hiked and traveled to learn more about other cultures. I'm from the state of Arizona in the United States and have visited all 50 states and many other country's. I have traveled with friends, but mostly I like to go alone this makes you interact with the people you meet on your journey. I'm a bit of an adrenaline junkie and if there is something new to try I will be the first in line to try. I had a three month trip planed for 2020. but with the virus that trip was cancelled. I visited several So American country's during the virus always to use precautions and common sense when traveling. I have been vaccinated also the 6 month booster and still use precautions when I travel.
Interests
Technology
Winter sports
Water sports
Plant care
Photography
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
History
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Carpentry
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Adventure sports
Animals

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Eco Projects
Languages
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
I am a bit of everything. Coming from a large farm family I learned very early to be a self dependent person. I'm an adventurer, adrenaline junkie, story teller, love to learn, avid reader, always eager to embark on a new adventure. My University studies were in Business and I worked for many companies from the Mom and Pop small business to major world companies. I learned to speak before large groups and continued my education to update skills needed in the business world. Over the years I have traveled to learn more of our great planet. I have been a farm girl, lived in large cities, a mother, school helper, and many volunteer jobs along the way. I get along very well with young people. I can lay tile, paint a wall or repair a chair. Yes, I really do know how to change a flat tire on a vehicle. I'm an analytic thinker if I have a task I will figure it out. I adapt to take on any challenge. Although I'm older I'm still very active I ride both mountain and road bikes, speed skate, and love to hike my tallest peak is 16,000+.
Age
76
What else ...
I'm a history fanatic from the United States of America history to world history.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  no and I love to eat and try foods of the country I visit

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28 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Come and meet many different ...)

Justine's school is very professional and well run. Students of all age groups and levels will be the student's you will be with. Scheduling would be sent to me every day letting me know age group of the students and time and room I would be in. If you like staying busy then this is the school to help in. With the little ones I used a lot of… read more

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28 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Help welcome in a language ...)

Vojtek and Dorota and the family Ala,Tomek,Ada invited me to there home in October. With fall comming and the weather getting cooler helping collect the last of the walnuts and summer squash were some of the fun things to do. Vojtek loves to learn English although Dorota has a good working knowledge she is a little unsure yet. Not to worry helping… read more

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1 Nov 2023

Left by host (Share family life and help ...) for Workawayer (Kathryn)

Kate has stayed with us for two weeks in October 2023. She is an interesting person with a couple of jawdropping stories from her past trips. We just loved her sense of humor and in addition to that she enjoyed teaching our children english language and spending time with them. Thank you Kasia for staying with us.

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28 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Come and meet many different ...)

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28 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Help welcome in a language ...)

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1 Nov 2023

Left by host (Share family life and help ...) for Workawayer (Kathryn)

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24 Oct 2023

Left by host (Join our family, experience ...) for Workawayer (Kathryn)

We had the pleasure to host Kathryn in our place for two weeks. As English teachers, my wife and I had a great opportunity to learn a lot from Kate about Arizona and the USA from a native and not from books:). My students as well as my wife's, had the chance to meet Kate few times and learn more about Arizona, its culture, nature and more… read more

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6 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Join our family, experience ...)

I stayed with Abdo and Ania at there home in Slupsk for two weeks in September. Both are school teacher teaching english at different public schools. This was a wounderful experience. Abdo and Ania have different styles of teaching and I had the opportunity to go to both schools. Ania knew I enjoyed history and planed several trips to nearby… read more

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7 Nov 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Kathryn)

Having worked with Kathryn, we can safely say that it was a fantastic experience! She really came through and helped us and our students out in many great ways. Not only that, but she is also a marvelous person, a very intelligent woman and a great human being! We couldn't be any happier about our experience with her and absolutely recommend… read more

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3 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Supporting teachers with ...)

Alberto and Ruth were very gracious hosts and went out of there way to make my stay a memorable experience. I was treated as a family member. Their three children were very helpful as they spoke English and would help translate my very bad Spanish.
Their school had students from children to adults. Alex the head instructor is not only an excellent… read more

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4 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Join our English language ...)

I stayed 2 weeks in Latacunga at the English Language Institute and enjoyed the stay that if I get the chance I would go back. The children were many different ages and levels. Some very curious and engaged in learning English. The host and everyone that worked at the school were most helpful. My contact person Katy went out of her way to make… read more

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15 Aug 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Kathryn)

I can't explain with words how Kate is because she is an extraordinary human being. Her attitude is unique, her way of teaching is fantastic. She helped us in all activities we assigned her. A picnic is an example about what I mean. She taught students picnic, park and snacks vocabulary. Also she showed them the pronunciation of a picnic song. We… read more

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1 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Exchange of experiences and ...)

This school is excellent. The staff went out of there way to make me feel welcome. The students were a range of ages and it was a joy to be included in a picnic they went on. I would go back if I get the chance. The town of Latacunga was easy to explore and make my way around. Katy went out of her way to help arrange for me to go to a museum that… read more

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13 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Help at a reindeer station in ...)

I stayed 2 weeks in Latacunga at the English Language Institute and enjoyed the stay that if I get the chance I would go back. The children were many different ages and levels. Some very curious and engaged in learning English. The host and everyone that worked at the school were very helpful. My contact person Katy went out of her way to make… read more

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13 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Volunteer in a beautiful ...)

I stayed at Backpackers for 2 weeks and did a little of everything. The internet was good. Because Manuel was a guide in a former life he arranged a trip for me to the Amazon. While I stayed there was a lady from Columbia there at the same time who made some amazing meals. The Backpackers sits on the river the views are amazing. It is not in the… read more

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13 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host (Help our students practice ...)

This was a great experience Jean and Kathy and Emilian were the best hosts. Their family also treated me to the local culture and food. The students were late teens and earlie 20's and all were of different levels of English. The conversations veried depending on the level the student was at. In my spare time I went to many of the museums and… read more

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