Julie

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Descrição

A few recent life decisions mean that I am free to return to travelling for a while and I can’t wait for it!

I used to travel a lot - hiking and hitching, working as a tour leader, touring by bike etc but I gave most of that up over several years to get some more personal and financial stability. Which is done. So now it is time for more fun again.
I am embracing my middle-age and most things that come with it. Of course, some stuff isn’t so great (there is more of you, you become over-opinionated, you can’t remember why you came upstairs to this room etc) but other things are really good (i.e. who cares what you look like?! you are so wise with all these amazing opinions which are always right and you get so much extra exercise while hunting for your specs).

I’ve had a few Workaway experiences over the years in Scandinavia helping out with hospitality in small tourist businesses and being a de-clutterer and organiser on a private property and had a fantastic time doing it all.
It is amazing to have the chance to live another type of life that I either haven't chosen or that hasn't been a practical option, but which still really appeals to me - like living on an island, by the sea, in the mountains, in the far North, on a farm, from the land, through crafts or any combination of the above.

I love to spend time outdoors in the wilderness, and I love communicating, using my languages (including French and Spanish), getting to know people and what makes them tick.
I find physical work satisfying - building, repairing, trouble-shooting, discussing solutions and trying them out.
Equally, I am experienced in the domestic side of life - cooking, baking, cleaning, sewing, mending etc. I garden and forage and grow fruit and vegetables on my allotment and make loads of delicious preserves with the produce.
I don’t have children or pets of my own but really enjoy both, having spent a lot of time with my godsons, nephews and niece and also dog-sitting and dog-walking for friends.

I'm fine on my own but also very sociable - community and society are very important for me and I have spent the last few years establishing a home and community for myself, participating in local activities, surrounded by good friends.

I’ve had a lot of different jobs but my most recent one has been in the public sector. Every day at work I practise being nice and calm and trying to make tricky situations better. My customer service skills are at their peak, but my patience with some situations is wearing a little thin, so I am taking a break and I look forward to the new opportunities coming up soon!

Idiomas

Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Fluente
Francês: Fluente

Habilidades e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender

Tenho interesse em:  

Vida na fazenda

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Conhecimento de:  

Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo

Manutenção geral

Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

Projetos ambientais

Cuidar de animais

Hotelaria/turismo

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Poso ensinar:  

Jardinagem

Idiomas

Ensino

Quais são suas habilidades?

informing and accompanying tourists, interpreting, language practice, writing for websites, general indoor and outdoor maintenance, teaching, animal care, gardening, cooking, serving at table ...

Idade

56

Algo mais...

I am willing to try most activities, have high standards and I follow jobs through to the end.

Mais algumas informações

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  Fumante

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  Carteira de motorista

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  Alergias
  No

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  Dietas especiais
  No