Wayne & Pawn

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  • Information de voyage

    Actuellement, nous sommes

    en voyage

    Notre prochaine destination :

    Portugal - du Mar 2023 au Mar 2025
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  • Description

    Pawn and I lived in San Francisco, California until dreams of traveling the world overcame us. So we quit our jobs, sold all of our belongings except what we are carrying, and set out in November 2016.

    I was a Gardener Supervisor for the city of San Francisco. I have extensive experience in gardening, landscaping, planting, and use of landscape tools and equipment. Prior to this career I have been a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa, an English teacher in South Korea, and a tech worker in Silicon Valley. I can speak French, Spanish, and of course English.

    Pawn is originally from Laos. We met in 2009 while I was teaching English to Buddhist monks in Luang Prabang. Growing up in Laos on a rice farm means that she is a fantastic Gardener. She can grow anything and is a master of innovation. She also is a wonderful chef, give her some random ingredients and she will make something delicious. She speaks 4 languages: English, Lao, Khmu, and Thai. She loves photography and nature. Most impressive is her joyfullness and constant laughter.

    In June 2023 we made Portugal our home, and we love it!
    This means we will be seeking workaway opportunities all over Europe, especially Greece and Italy.
    We can arrive last minute to take care of your garden, house or pet sit. Please reach out to us if you need such help.

  • Centres d’intérêt

    Technologie
    Sports nautiques
    Yoga / bien-être
    Nature
    Astronomie
    Sports d'aventure
    Fitness
    Culture
    Événements/vie sociale
    Dev. durable
    Dev. personnel
    Photographie
    Soin des plantes
    Activités en plein air
    Montagne
    Langues
    Randonnée
    Histoire
    Jardinage
    Cuisine et alimentation

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  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Anglais: Courant
    Français: Courant
    Khmer: Courant
    Lao: Courant
    Thai: Courant
    Espagnol: Intermédiaire

    Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
    Experienced English teacher TESL certified

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  • Compétences et connaissances que nous aimerions partager ou apprendre

    Ça nous intéresse :  

    Jardinage

    Nous avons des connaissances :  

    Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
    Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée
    Aider dans une ferme
    S’occuper des animaux
    Travail associatif
    Projets artistiques
    Aide informatique / Internet

    Nous pouvons apprendre aux autres:  

    Bricolage et projets de construction
    Entretien général
    Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
    Éco-projets
    Aider à la maison
    Accueil / tourisme
    Langues
    Enseignement
  • Quelles sont vos compétences ?

    We are incredible landscape architects. We transform ordinary gardens into extraordinary gardens. I feel it is our raison d'etre.

    We love to plant, design gardens, build fences, trellises, stone paths, stones patios, rain gardens, permaculture gardens, dry stone river beds, koi ponds, fountains, etc... We have designed entire landscapes for hosts in Spain, Sweden, Ecuador, Australia, Hawaii, France, and others. Our philosophy is to use as much material that already exists on site. Thus we make fences out of pruned branches, walls out of found rocks, and propagation of existing plants. These are just a few examples. This saves our hosts big money. Also some of our designs have been absolutely breathtaking which a professional landscape architect would charge dearly. I am so proud or our work and would be happy to send you some photos.

    In addition to garden work we have much experience with house renovation. We are excellent painters, carpet layers, creating tile mosaics, furniture repair, etc...

    We have been entrusted with house sitting on several occasions as well. Dogs and kids love us which I take as a sign that we are on the right path.
    I have English teaching experience and a TEFL certificate. Also, I am a master of witzelsucht. Pawns greatest skill is the kindness and compassion she shows everyone.

  • Âge

    57 & 39

  • Autres infos...

    We are a very friendly and easy going couple. We have no dietary restrictions and are very flexible, vegan, vegetarian, and meat are all fine with us. We Love to try new foods and regional cuisines.
    Pawn can cook some mean mok, laab, and tam mak hoong.
    So far we have visited 40+ countries since we left the US in November 2016. Almost all of our hosts have become friends and we have had several job offers along the way.
    We see no reason to change this incredible way of life. We don't have a house, car, or even a phone, but never felt richer. Meeting people like you is what gives us the greatest joy. Thanks
    for your consideration.

  • Informations complémentaires

    • Fumeur

    • Permis de conduire

    • Allergies
      no

    • Régime alimentaire spécial
      no

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