Eric

Canada
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Actuellement, je suis
en voyage
Ma prochaine destination :
United States
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Description
I'm traveling the continental US by bicycle, or other means if I need to adapt to the circumstances.

To be honest, I don't really have any specific goals for my travels, which may seem rather unambitious and show little conviction, but it allows me flexibility and independence in my schedule or agenda. Rather, I let my experiences and the people I meet determine the course of my travels.

I'm also frugal, minimalistic, and reclusive to social media, so I don't have facebook or anything of the sort. As inconvenient as this may be in this day and age, I do my best to make up any shortcomings this may cause. In fact, one of two of my uncompromising principles is being responsible and keeping my circumstances and personal affairs from troubling others. The other is being respectful by expressing no unwarranted major judgements of others' beliefs and attitudes unless necessary, always considering others' perspectives and viewpoints for whatever I disagree with or don't understand, and acting courteous and polite.

After reading that paragraph above, I realized it probably gives the impression I'm pretty serious and stern. I have an easygoing attitude and enjoy talking about a lot of things, especially obscure or unconventional topics people generally don't consider.

I put forth a lot of effort into first encounters to gain trust and credibility from others, but look forward to getting to know them and hear what stories they have to tell.

P.S. - I do have a profile on warmshowers (at "https://www.warmshowers.org/user/75153"), a site that allows touring cyclists to get in contact with fellow cyclists that host them during their travels, similar to couch surfing, but with a more specific purpose. I've also joined WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) before, which offers people interested in organic farming a chance to participate and stay at one, similar to Workaway.
Centres d’intérêt
Montagne
Plage
Nature
Camping
Sports d'aventure
Sports nautiques
Sports d’hiver
Fitness
Cyclisme
Activités en plein air
Randonnée
Ferme
Dev. durable
Musique
Cuisine et alimentation
Végétarien ou végan
Culture
Histoire
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Travail associatif
J'ai des connaissances :
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Entretien général
Aider dans une ferme
Éco-projets
Aide informatique / Internet
Enseignement
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aider à la maison
Accueil / tourisme
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
Professional Skills/Experience:
- Housekeeping/janitorial
- Reception
- Managing
- Cashier
- Accounting
- Tutoring
- Demolition
- Carnival Kettle Corn Production

Other Skills:
- Music experience in theory, guitar, and flute
- Bicycle maintenance
- Sheep herding (by portable electric fence)
- Lifeguarding (No longer certified)
- Cooking
- Baking bread
- Camping
- Gardening

Not only am I open to learning new skills and immersing myself in unfamiliar environments, but I look forward to those opportunities and make sure to use my best judgement, reasonable thinking, optimistic attitude, initiative, and determination.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Âge
29
Nationalité
Canadian
Autres infos...
The gist of it is that I am a traveler that is open to most new experiences and people, and don't let myself be tied down by plans/schedule or anything else that may hold me back. I put forth my best effort in anything I pursue, and consider responsibility and respect my guiding principles.
Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
  No
- Régime alimentaire spécial

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27.02.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Eric) pour l'hôte pour (Vibrant and Social Hostel San ...)

I don't know how to summarize my entire stay there in just a paragraph or two. Something like this isn't the most suitable to be written simply as a review.

I never even set foot in a hostel before, let alone volunteer in one, until I arrived here. I originally only planned to stay there a month, but fate had other plans, and somehow ended up… read more

(Excellent )

24.02.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eric)

I don't know where to start with such a tremendous and profound individual and everything he's done for this hostel. Despite only starting off as a volunteer, he relentlessly assumed more and more responsibility here, helping other volunteers cook dinner for the entire hostel (upwards of 30 people), always helping guests in any way they needed it,… read more

(Excellent )

26.02.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eric)

Although fate brought this Canadian to a different hostel, his presence, no matter how brief, was always appreciated. He helped us out when we were under staffed, among many other times, and it was a pleasure to have his company around. Without a doubt, he would be amazing anywhere he volunteers.

Take care out there Eric!

(Excellent )

02.05.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Eric) pour l'hôte pour (Come stay and help in our ...)

Jutta and Charlie are very nice hosts with plenty of experience hosting other travelers, something they really appreciate doing to meet and learn about new and interesting people from around the world. They live in a remarkable and vibrant adobe home in the east valley they built themselves which have a few different accommodations available, and… read more

(Très bien )

24.04.2017

Laissé par l'hôte (Come stay and help in our ...) pour le workawayer (Eric)

Eric was very helpful and he did everything we ask him to do. He had great knowledge about bicycles, and he knew what was wrong with them, and was able to fix some of them. He was easy to get along with and had a good personality. He also helped with dishes and cleaning house. We highly recommend him, just make sure, you have the refrigerator… read more

(Très bien )

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27.02.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Eric) pour l'hôte pour (Vibrant and Social Hostel San ...)

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24.02.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eric)

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26.02.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eric)

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02.05.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Eric) pour l'hôte pour (Come stay and help in our ...)

(Très bien )

24.04.2017

Laissé par l'hôte (Come stay and help in our ...) pour le workawayer (Eric)

(Très bien )

14.03.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Eric) pour l'hôte pour (Join our registered 501 (C) ...)

When I was looking for Tom's place when I first arrived in Lacombe, it couldn't be more obvious which one was his among all the other houses in the neighborhood. I was stricken by how vibrantly colorful it is, being artistically inspired by Mayan and Choctaw culture everywhere inside and outside the house. As for the accommodations, the bedroom… read more

(Très bien )

14.03.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Eric) pour l'hôte pour (New Orleans Interior Design ...)

I stayed at the property in New Orleans, and words cannot do it justice. The house is an enormous and elegant mansion that is still pleasantly comfortable. Accommodations were better than any bed I've ever slept on, and as a perk of being a retired airline pilot, Ron even provided several spare toiletries and other amenities from Delta, just like… read more

(Excellent )

17.08.2016

Laissé par le workawayer (Eric) pour l'hôte pour (Live in community and learn ...)

This is the quintessential relaxed country life living with a twist of permaculture farming. Jay
is unwavering in his resolve to produce harvest that is both plentiful and excellent quality, and is dedicated to his ideals of agricultural self-sufficiency and food naturality. Even if you aren't familiar with permaculture, seeing first hand how… read more the fruits of your labour become... well quite literally the fruits of your labour, may peak your interest.

The farmwork entails preparing to plant and harvesting a variety of crops, as well as a multitude of other tasks that come with running a farm. Also you'll probably be responsible for for letting out and feeding the flock/chickens at 7 or 7:30 am. The temperature and humidity may be very difficult to deal with in the summer, especially if you aren't aclimatized (i.e. traveling straight from an environment you've adjusted to that isn't normally above 30 C/90 F), so generally work is done in the morning until early afternoon (again, in summer). Having pior experience, although helpful, isn't necessary, so no need to worry over lacking specific skills like operating a chainsaw.

The work isn't back breaking or complicated by any means, and Jay is good at explaining what needs to be done, and providing concise instructions. He has experience managing and dealing with people, let alone workawayers, and is always friendly and approachable.

The accomodations are excellent. The main options are two private bedrooms, one being in the more secluded part of the house, but out of wifi range, the other less secluded being beside the house entrance and common area but beside the wifi router.

Work aside, you'll get to experience a unique country lifestyle that involves riding on tractors, bon-fires, and impromptu swimming in a pond that is co-habitated by an aligator, all under the silence of being surrounded by a forest stretching for dozens of miles and a bright stary sky that is a privilege only to the country folk.

The rest of the family is very friendly and hospitable. Larry is also involved in the day-to-day operations of the farm, which means you may be given conflicting advice/tasks. Jane is an absolutely fantastic chef (and baker), and given that many of the meals are cooked with the fresh food from the farm, you will surely enjoy the dinners. Be sure to return your appreciation by being prudent in keeping the kitchen in tip-top tidyness.

Overall it was a pleasent and worthwhile experience for myself; I'm confident that most others will be enthralled by their stay here.

(Très bien )

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