Nicholas & Pauline

Royaume-Uni & Irlande
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Information de voyage
Actuellement, nous sommes
en voyage
Notre prochaine destination :
Peru
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Description
I have had a career in the maintenance & Repair of heavy equipment, the last 15 years as a manager of the dept for a large construction company based in the Caribbean, I can turn my hand to most tasks given to me. My partner Pauline has worked with children with special need for the last 30 years as a nurse/teacher/governess, she is a very skilled DIY person, and can make soft furnishings etc, she is also an excellent cook.
Centres d’intérêt
Musique
Plage
Cuisine et alimentation
Photographie
Animaux de compagnie
Jardinage
Art et design
Langues
Fitness
Bricolage / artisanat
Activités en plein air
Ferme
Cyclisme
Animaux
Sports d'aventure
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Compétences et connaissances que nous aimerions partager ou apprendre
Ça nous intéresse :
Éco-projets
Nous avons des connaissances :
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Entretien général
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aider dans une ferme
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
Langues
Projets artistiques
Aide informatique / Internet
Enseignement
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
Our first workaway in Costa Rica was at an organic farm in Rivas, San Isidro de el general for 2 months, while there we climbed mount Chirripo the highest mountain in Costa Rica at 3,800m. Our next work away was at the hot springs lodge near Quapos Costa Rica where we designed and set up an organic vegetable garden, Pauline also made all of the curtains for the rooms (by hand) our next project will be to manage a holistic retreat in Ojochal Costa Rica this will end in Nov, after which we plan to move on to Panama.
Âge
70 & 69
Autres infos...
We have a lot of experience between us, and have excelled at all tasks given to us on our previous work away's. I Nick have an intermediate level of Spanish, and Pauline has a lesser level but can communicate very well with staff she has worked with. We are both keen to learn the language as our travels progress.
Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
  No
- Régime alimentaire spécial
  No

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16 avr. 2015

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This couple is a force to be reckoned with... I thought I was going to get some sewing, painting and drilling done, but they came in, took my rather messy home and turned it into a little paradise for me and my son. The garden area Pauline created is indeed amazing, but they didn't stop there. They converted both our cluttered bedrooms into small… read more

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14 avr. 2015

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Looking for Vegetarians who ...)

Pauline & I stayed with Jennifer in the beautiful town of La Cruz for 2 weeks, she is an excellent host and we had a great time with her & her son helping to organise and do some repairs around the property. Pauline was able to create an amazing garden area, in which Jennifer was able to host a party for her friends. We also did some cooking for… read more

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2 avr. 2015

Laissé par l'hôte (Help us create a healthy ...) pour le workawayer ()

My first workaways and I can't say enough nice things about them! They are incredible! They worked hard, far more than the neccesary and it was a pleasure to have them stay here. Apart from maintenance to the buildings, they volunteered to make meals for a couple of guests who were absolutely delighted with the goumet meals and fresh bread that… read more

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2 avr. 2015

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My partner & I stayed at this Rancho for 3 weeks, it is an amazing place nestled in the mountains near the Laguna Santa Maria del Oro. We did a variety of work during our stay, Pauline did makeovers on the rental room & cabana, including painting & decorating where required, I did the rustproof painting on the roof of the trailer & palapa.
The… read more

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