Sally

Afrique du Sud
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Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

en voyage
Description

I am Sally and originally from Johannesburg in South Africa. At 53 years old, I know that life is worth experiencing for all it has to offer. In 2019, I decided to travel and see the world and I took a sabbatical that included some Workaway in France which I enjoyed tremendously. I settled in France for a bit during covid and then moved to Ireland where I am still based. My children are grown up and living their own lives in Europe. Besides being a mom, I was a social worker and had a small and successful private practice which I moved online when covid came. I was a digital nomad of sorts, offering my counselling online (mostly to South Africans) while travelling and doing Workaway. When I settled in Ireland, where I have lived the last 4 years, I have been working with the Irish Blood transfusion service on the mobile team travelling around and collecting blood from donors. A job I have enjoyed tremendously.

I enjoy being able to work and live in new places experiencing life as a local rather than a tourist. Meeting new people and experiencing sunrises, sunsets, nature and the weather in many different locations is meaningful to me. I learnt some French and am learning Spanish now. I have decided to start my adventures again and will be workawaying from April in Spain. I enjoy the Workaway life and the opportunities for getting to meet people and experience life as a local.
Centres d’intérêt

Langues

Musique

Dev. durable

Dev. personnel

Soin des plantes

Photographie

Activités en plein air

Nature

Montagne

Jardinage

Événements/vie sociale

Livres

Plage

Randonnée

Animaux de compagnie

Yoga / bien-être

Bricolage / artisanat

Cuisine et alimentation

Bénévolat
Langues

Langues parlées
Afrikaans: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Français: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I would like to learn Spanish and teach English

Trouver un partenaire de langue
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :

Aider dans une ferme

Éco-projets

J'ai des connaissances :

Petits travaux d'entretien

Aider à la maison

Accueil / tourisme

Langues

Projets artistiques

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Projets DIY créatifs

Aide informatique / Internet

Garde de maison et d'animaux

Je peux apprendre aux autres :

Jardinage d'entretien

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Travail associatif

Enseignement
Quelles sont vos compétences ?

I have a variety of skills that include cooking, gardening, driving, administration and learning, I ran and maintained my house and home for over 20 years. I am an excellent organiser and planner. I love being active, doing a variety of crafts and interacting with people. So far as a workaway, I have done gardening, weeding, painting, grouting, pointing, DIY, mending, sewing, cleaning, organising stuff and cooking,
I of course have a lot of business, IT and professional skills with counselling, trauma therapy and training, and my latest experience in phlebotomy, but my Workaway does not involve these skills.
Âge

53
Autres infos...

I am easy going and keen to do any work. Variety is great! I would like to learn Spanish, experience different cultures and the Spanish culture. I hope to embracethe Spanish way of life. I love walking, yoga and being in nature.
Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
- Régime alimentaire spécial

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8 déc. 2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()

Sally is a very nice person who is pleasant to have around. She worked hard during the time she was with us, she raked leaves, vacuumed the veranda, sorted out my pantry cupboard and polished the brass, copper and silver, which looks great and nice and shiney for Christmas. I was sorry to see her go after a week, but I hope things work out well … read more

(Excellent )

12 oct. 2019

Laissé par l'hôte (Appreciate the countryside on ...) pour le workawayer ()

Sally spent a week with Stephan & myself, she achieved an immense amount of re-organising; de-cluttering a very dynamic person & although she says she is a city lady, the milking parlour beckoned & Stephan had a new helper, we both welcome Sally's presence on our farm anytime!!

(Excellent )

9 oct. 2019

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Appreciate the countryside on ...)

I had an amazing week of living in and experiencing farm life with all the cows, sheep, dogs, cats, mud and milking that comes with it. As a "city girl", it was a big change and my experience at this Workaway was memorable and special. Penny and Stephen are friendly, kind, considerate and great hosts. I helped Penny in the house with a little … read more

(Excellent )

11 août 2019

Laissé par l'hôte (Help me renovate a stone ...) pour le workawayer ()

Sally is a very nice, interesting woman and she was extremely helpful in many ways. We were really lucky to have her as a workawayer.

First, she has a great knowledge of humans. Her training and work experiences are rich and were useful for us all.
Then she is a natural leader. So she was soon put in charge of the all management of the work and … read more

(Excellent )

9 août 2019

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Help me renovate a stone ...)

Amy and Valarie were great hosts and have become my friends. The work was removing old plaster and sand from the walls in the forge to reveal the old and original stones. It was quite physical work but great fun and rewarding to see the stones again. Clearing and cleaning of an attic and old building created some variety. The hours were relaxed … read more

(Excellent )

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Communication:
(5.0)

Compétences:
(5.0)

A respecté les règles de la maison:
(5.0)

8 déc. 2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer

(Excellent)

12 oct. 2019

Laissé par l'hôte (Appreciate the countryside on ...) pour le workawayer

(Excellent)

9 oct. 2019

Laissé par le workawayer pour l'hôte (Appreciate the countryside on ...)

(Excellent)

11 août 2019

Laissé par l'hôte (Help me renovate a stone ...) pour le workawayer

(Excellent)

9 août 2019

Laissé par le workawayer pour l'hôte (Help me renovate a stone ...)

(Excellent)

1 août 2019

Laissé par l'hôte (Help us around our family ...) pour le workawayer

Nous avons passé 3 super semaines très intéressantes avec Sally, que nous avons rapidement adoptée dans la famille car elle est très facile à vivre, agréable et souriante.
Elle aime le travail bien programmé mais s’est très facilement adopté à nos contraintes, surtout de climat... pas facile de s’occuper du jardin avec 40 degrés :wink:. Elle est … read more

(Excellent)

6 juil. 2019

Laissé par le workawayer pour l'hôte (Help us around our family ...)

Martine and Didier were great hosts and became more like family. I became part of their household, slept in their house and I even had my own bathroom. I helped with preparing meals and enjoyed all my meals with them, most of them organic. Martine cooked a lot of local delicacies with me and exposed me to French cuisine, their friends and life in … read more

(Excellent)

15 juin 2019

Laissé par le workawayer pour l'hôte (Lend a hand on an old farm ...)

Guy was an excellent and friendly host. It was my first workaway experience and he guided me well. The work was varied and interesting and as there were many jobs to be done (in the garden and renovating the house), I could choose what I wanted to help with. I loved feeding the sheep and pointing (like grouting) an old wall which were both new … read more

(Excellent)

12 juin 2019

Laissé par l'hôte (Lend a hand on an old farm ...) pour le workawayer

Sally stays in my house during 2 weeks. She is a very friendly woman, open mind and very patient. She makes two main job in my house: gardening and building. She picked up the weeds on my greenhouse, seeded in my garden. She pointed a wall with lime and sand in my house, She did very good jobs. She liked to help me, and also liked to laugh. So do … read more

(Excellent)