Nicholas & Pauline

United Kingdom & Ireland
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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Peru
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Description
I have had a career in the maintenance & Repair of heavy equipment, the last 15 years as a manager of the dept for a large construction company based in the Caribbean, I can turn my hand to most tasks given to me. My partner Pauline has worked with children with special need for the last 30 years as a nurse/teacher/governess, she is a very skilled DIY person, and can make soft furnishings etc, she is also an excellent cook.
Interests
Music
Beach
Cooking & food
Photography
Pets
Gardening
Art & design
Languages
Fitness
DIY & crafts
Outdoor activities
Farming
Cycling
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
Our first workaway in Costa Rica was at an organic farm in Rivas, San Isidro de el general for 2 months, while there we climbed mount Chirripo the highest mountain in Costa Rica at 3,800m. Our next work away was at the hot springs lodge near Quapos Costa Rica where we designed and set up an organic vegetable garden, Pauline also made all of the curtains for the rooms (by hand) our next project will be to manage a holistic retreat in Ojochal Costa Rica this will end in Nov, after which we plan to move on to Panama.
Age
69 & 67
What else ...
We have a lot of experience between us, and have excelled at all tasks given to us on our previous work away's. I Nick have an intermediate level of Spanish, and Pauline has a lesser level but can communicate very well with staff she has worked with. We are both keen to learn the language as our travels progress.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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16 Apr 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas & Pauline)

This couple is a force to be reckoned with... I thought I was going to get some sewing, painting and drilling done, but they came in, took my rather messy home and turned it into a little paradise for me and my son. The garden area Pauline created is indeed amazing, but they didn't stop there. They converted both our cluttered bedrooms into small… read more

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14 Apr 2015

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Pauline & I stayed with Jennifer in the beautiful town of La Cruz for 2 weeks, she is an excellent host and we had a great time with her & her son helping to organise and do some repairs around the property. Pauline was able to create an amazing garden area, in which Jennifer was able to host a party for her friends. We also did some cooking for… read more

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2 Apr 2015

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My first workaways and I can't say enough nice things about them! They are incredible! They worked hard, far more than the neccesary and it was a pleasure to have them stay here. Apart from maintenance to the buildings, they volunteered to make meals for a couple of guests who were absolutely delighted with the goumet meals and fresh bread that… read more

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2 Apr 2015

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My partner & I stayed at this Rancho for 3 weeks, it is an amazing place nestled in the mountains near the Laguna Santa Maria del Oro. We did a variety of work during our stay, Pauline did makeovers on the rental room & cabana, including painting & decorating where required, I did the rustproof painting on the roof of the trailer & palapa.
The… read more

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