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I am currently in Raymond Island near Paynesville in Victoria for a second time, doing repairs, construction and house maintenance.
Currently in Australia.Mi próximo destino:
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A retired educator, with 20 years teaching building and construction to the pre- apprenticeship level (year 11 and 12) in Australia. I am 74, and single. As a DIY handyman, I have bought, renovated, and sold 13 houses in the past 33 years. I love to travel, and have a self built campervan at home in Australia. Though I own my own house, I am rarely at home. During lockdown, over 2 years I circumnavigated Australia, some 25,000 kilometres, in my van. I also love to laugh, meet new people, and am happy to help. Since arriving in Europe in May 2022, I have visited Spain, Portugal, France, England, Scotland, Wales, Belgium, Nederlands, Germany, Denmark, and Luxembourg. I had a car to help get me around. I am very healthy, non-smoker. Loving the diversity of wines in Spain and Portugal. I have returned to Spain 6 times since 2016. I have completed 6 Caminos over about 2,500 kilometres. I am currently back in Australia due to Shengen rules. I have completed Workaways in Townsville, Magnetic Island, Crabbes Creek, Goonengerry, Mullumbimby, Woy Woy, Sutton Forest, Nar Nar Goon North, Inverloch, Nalangil, and Mount Duneed and Raymond Island. I have recently bought a new home in Victoria, Australia, to be closer to my family. In 2025 I returned to Spain to complete a kitchen building project in Almoradi, and complete a new project in Galapagar, near Madrid, creating a plunge pool. Finished the Camino Inglès in March. I am back in Australia again until mid 2026. I have a large range of tools that I normally bring with me (in Australia) to use if the host can not provide them.
I have done a bit of house sitting in Spain, and pet sitting in both countries. It is something I have agreed to do, but it can be a bit boring if there are no projects to keep me occupied.
Please note # I am not a gardener in any shape or form.
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Animales
Ciclismo
Películas y televisión
Sostenibilidad
Vida en autocaravana
Autodesarrollo
Fotografía
Senderismo
Bricolaje y manualidades
Carpintería
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Inglés: Fluido
Español: PrincipianteMás información sobre tus intereses idiomáticos
A teacher ( not of languages) for 20 years, I speak English. I have a smattering of Spanish, enough to make myself understood over 6 Caminos. I would like to improve my Spanish. -
Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender
Me interesa:
Idiomas
Cuidado de casas y mascotas
Ciertos conocimientos de:
Proyectos ecológicos
Vida en una granja
Puedo enseñar:
Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»
Mantenimiento básico
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I am not a gardener at all. Hopeless. I taught building and construction, including carpentry, plumbing, drainage, electrical, painting and tiling. Background is in engineering, so taught and examined students in pre- apprenticeship training to year 12 level. As a DIY renovator, I have skills in all aspects of house renovations. As an Australian I speak mainly English, with a smattering of conversational Spanish.
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I am a walker / hiker with special interest in Spain's Caminos. I completed my 6th Camino in late March, 2025, aged 72. I have hiked with the Runcorn Ramblers and climbed Ben Nevis in Scotland. I have completed 8 hikes in the Sierras north of Madrid. I am capable of working alone, and also enjoy teamwork. Love talking about, and consuming local wines. I have completed Workaways in Alella near Barcelona, Logrono, Barcenilla in northern Cantabria, Galapagar near Madrid, Vejer de la Frontera in Cadiż, Almoradi near Alicante, and again in Madrid.
I am a retired building and construction educator from Australia. My work has included carpentry, construction, plastering, plumbing, painting and landscaping, to name a variety of skills. I also spent 40 days repairing a flood damaged farm house in Tabbimoble, south of Lismore, Australia. Since my return in December 2023, I have completed 10 Workaways on the East Coast of Australia in Queensland, NSW and Victoria. In 2025 I returned to Spain to complete 2 outstanding projects in Almoradi and Galapagar. Now back in Australia until April 2026, I am doing Workaways along the east coast of Australia, heading north from a very cold Victoria. Lastly in Mullumbimby, northern rivers, NSW, but now home in Wonthaggi, Victoria for a while. December 25 saw me in Nalangil, near Colac, and January I am in Belgrave, Victoria. -
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Prefer Lactose free milk, but not essential.
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We also really admire Andrew for his life choices to pursue doing the things he loves, i.e. building and all things related to this, in a way that allows him to explore … read more
I thoroughly enjoyed my 40 days in Bellbrae.
My main task was to complete accommodation for future Workaways. What was a shed for a caravan is now ready to paint, and move in.
Both Woz and Chele … read more
Lucinda herself was amazing. Works full time, is involved in community everywhwere, and still has time to develop and … read more
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We also really admire Andrew for his life choices to pursue doing the things he loves, i.e. building and all things related to this, in a way that allows him to explore … read more
I thoroughly enjoyed my 40 days in Bellbrae.
My main task was to complete accommodation for future Workaways. What was a shed for a caravan is now ready to paint, and move in.
Both Woz and Chele … read more
Lucinda herself was amazing. Works full time, is involved in community everywhwere, and still has time to develop and … read more
I hope to return in February or March, 2026. A very different experience from most of my many Workaways, similar to Mullumbimby … read more
Lots of unfinished tasks to keep my sort of Workaway (repair, building stuff, and maintenance) busy.
Accommodation was excellent. Food was excellent too. Definitely a great position to find myself in.
The stay was interrupted by the host holidaying on the Gold Coast for 10 days, my own appointments and interruptions, and the proximity of my own house (11 kilometres away).
I definitely not choose a … read more
the best of the Island is that it is 75% National Park. Lots of hiking trails.
The cons are all related to cost. Food and drink are overly expensive. There are limited shopping places, and help with technology is non existent.
The Workaway was good. Plenty to do. They have many projects either under way or … read more
A lot of the materials were carted up a very steep drive.
The projects were varied and fun. My host was excellent. She made me feel immediately comfortable in the house, even assisting with the work when she could. The environment in and around Woy Woy is … read more
The stay was cut short to a week due to constant inclement weather, the rain hindering the repair and painting of external doors and window frames. May is not the time to be in the Southern Highlands is you need to work outside.
Tom and El are very much down to earth in their approach to life, … read more
Jude was an excellent, down to earth host, with an eclectic group of friends, helpers and Workaways. If you like the mountains, excellent walks, waterfalls, etc. this is the place to … read more
Andrew is very nice person, and we enjoyed food and drinks together.
Andrew is well organised, was always doing something, when we wanted and it been done in a blink of the eye.
Andrew need going back to Australia and promised us to come back as soon as … read more
Having never met a Dutch person before, I was very pleased with their friendliness, willness to help, and generally being fun to be around.
Yael is a fantastic cook.
I also managed day trips to a part of Spain I had never been to before. The coastal towns and villages were exceptionally good to … read more
Though very much off-the-grid, with solar power, tank and bore water, no actual address, etc, the challenges this old, self built casa created were both quite challenging and yet exciting … read more
He helped us out for 5 months…. And during that time transformed the house; stairs, doors, plumbing … read more
I had the opportunity to hike in the mountains north of Madrid. Her entire group of friends made me feel extremely welcome.
