Bertie

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  Description

  An English traveller. I love the outdoors; wildlife, nature, countryside and fresh air. I really enjoy travelling; meeting fantastic people, learning new languages, skills and experiencing different cultures. I love hiking, exploring and simply travelling. During my trip through Latin America I want to learn more about permaculture/ self sustainability, teach English, and improve my Spanish.

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  Type of help

  Gardening
  Building
  General Maintenance
  Farmstay
  Help with Eco project
  Help in the house
  Animal care
  Helping with Tourists
  Language practice
  Teaching

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  What skills do you have?

  I'm a quick learner and latch onto most things pretty fast. I have plenty of experience gardening having done it as a part-time job back home. On this trip I’ve worked on a permaculture project in Nicaragua where I learnt a great deal. I especially enjoyed chopping wood, building top-soil, seeding and planting. I’ve also been working in a couple of hostels In Costa Rica, taking pleasure in welcoming guests and giving them information about the area. In Colombia I have been picking coffee, and working on a bio-construction project, helping a family to build a house made of natural
  materials. Just recently I’ve spent two months teaching English in Acacias, Meta. Had great fun! Before coming to this side of the world I did lots of volunteer work in New Zealand and Australia, working on farms, agricultural projects, and taking care of animals. Back in England I also worked as a painter, activity instructor and with construction. I have a good initiative and common sense, and can be left alone to work on a task by myself, but also enjoy working with other people.

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  Languages spoken

  English, learning Spanish

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  Age

  22

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  Nationality

  English

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  Some more information

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    Smoker

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    Driver's licence

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    Allergies

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    Special dietary requirements

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