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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
I am enjoying the winter in Northern New England skiing, skating, volunteering locally. I am preparing for tourist season, sneaking in a board game and a shared meal with housemates and neighbors.
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I am a youthful, adventurous, friendly, hard working, and an engaging 50 something mom, sister, daughter, friend. My partner of 32 years and I had many adventures including our favorite, raising three thoughtful and conscientious sons. We recently decided to support each other in pursuing very different interests/goals and cheerlead each other on with divorce. I am excited about new freedom to travel and explore personal
passions more deeply and still hold dear my life's lessons. With degrees/certifications in English, Nursing, Conflict Studies, Fundraising and Nonviolent Communication, TESOL and Master Gardening, I approach projects with a plethera of skills and interests. I initiated/coordinated our volunteer projects in SE Asia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia, Spain and Morocco, and most recently in Tanzania with stellar reviews and glowing feedback. I have an Airbnb in Maine that brings me great joy, creativity, connection, purpose and primary source of income and it has been supported by work trade. I have hosted many Workaway travelers and am very appreciative of the win/win of the program and constant magic we experience in just staying present. I consider life a journey not destination and that I can enhance others' lives through my travel and my life can be transformed through theirs. I am open to another opportunity to learn, grow and to be more than do. Isn't it a challenging balance?Interests
Politics / Social justicePlant carePetsOutdoor activitiesMountainFitnessHistoryCultureCharity workArt & designFarmingWritingCooking & foodWinter sportsPhotographyHikingSustainabilityGardeningSelf developmentCamping
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projectsSome knowledge of:
General MaintenanceLife at a FarmstayEco ProjectsHelping with Computers/ InternetAble to teach about:
GardeningBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelping around the houseAnimal CareHospitality/TourismCharity WorkLanguagesTeachingBeing an elderly companionArt ProjectsMore details about your skills
Cary has a BA in English, a nursing degree (20 years' experience) and certification in mediation, TESOL and holistic health modalities. I currently host a bustling Airbnb adventure with a groovy 60s theme on an island in Maine. I run cycling programs both road and mountain for disadvantaged kids and low income families. I am a long time student of Marshall Rosenburg's Non Violent Communication and interested in building community and learning more about Earth supporting alternative and progressive practices. I am committed to "walking my talk" as I stay open to and grateful for new experiences and ways of thinking/being in the world. I look forward to meeting you and enriching each others' lives.
Age
60
What else ...
I am excited about new adventures, open to constructive criticism and relationship building. I have no limits physically, am flexible and collaborative in nature and take care of my health in order to support my goals and those of others I cross paths with.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
fresh whole foods preferred, gluten free when possible and vegetable anything!
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Thanks a lot for your stay at my camp. It was a very nice experience to share with you and you were a big help during this weeks. It started already nice with your big interest and questions in our video calls and went ahead like that. Your nice and relaxed vibes during the stay gave the group a good feeling. It was pretty to observe… read more
He video chatted with me a couple of times prior to establish a good fit. As a host on workaway, I know how important that is and I appreciated that he let people know he was looking for focused, engaged and invested help. It… read more
They included us in daily routine, local hikes, a WEDDING..wow!, and lots of exploration of and connection with the local community. They helped us manage a SAFARI that we didn't plan to budget but it was… read more
Everyone around my village like them, They brought many gifts for kids and spent lots of time with them, young people also had Yoga practice with… read more
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Thanks a lot for your stay at my camp. It was a very nice experience to share with you and you were a big help during this weeks. It started already nice with your big interest and questions in our video calls and went ahead like that. Your nice and relaxed vibes during the stay gave the group a good feeling. It was pretty to observe… read more
He video chatted with me a couple of times prior to establish a good fit. As a host on workaway, I know how important that is and I appreciated that he let people know he was looking for focused, engaged and invested help. It… read more
They included us in daily routine, local hikes, a WEDDING..wow!, and lots of exploration of and connection with the local community. They helped us manage a SAFARI that we didn't plan to budget but it was… read more
Everyone around my village like them, They brought many gifts for kids and spent lots of time with them, young people also had Yoga practice with… read more
Even for Malaysian.
But i learnt a lot from them.
They are both got alot of thing to offer..even if it is merely a chat.
Wish i could visit them someday in Maine.