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We are currently
At home
Activities we are interested in:
As part of a nomadic boating community in the Uk it would be great to meet other boaters and see how this compares. Sustainability, nature focused and animal care projects are an interest too.
Our next destination:
Norway - from Mar 2024 until May 2024 View all
Description
Hi, we are couple currently living on a boat in the UK (our Instagram boat account is @messinaboat).
Jenni is studying for an MA in Nature & Travel Writing and is undertaking her next trip as part of her degree to find interesting things to write about.
Here is a a little about us both
Jenni-
I am a 33 year old language and literature graduate, studying a writing MA who loves photography. (My instagram account is @Compass_Keen if you wish to take a look). I sing (a little reluctantly) bossa nova to accompany Callum.
Callum-
I am an easy going 33 year old psychology graduate who enjoys playing the guitar, specifically bossa nova (which I encourage Jenni to sing), travelling and photography.
(My instagram account is @mementomortis1991)
We have an interest in learning portuguese because of the music we love.
Both of us previously worked at a University in England as academic support workers, Callum has also been an Assistive Technology trainer.
We have previously volunteered with Workaway and WWOOF in Norway where we helped build stonewalls, herd sheep, pack tea, make candles, guide tours and all sorts of other wonderful things. We then loved it so much we volunteered in Canada & USA on farms/ eco-homesteads and households; and once more in NewZealand in 2018 - sadly a death in the family cut this volunteer stunt short, then adding Covid, we have now had a few years off from volunteering.
We're not shy of hard work and love meeting new people and taking on new experiences.
PS we are from England, not sure why work away lists us as from Norway? Callum has a driving license but Jenni doesn’t.
Interests
Charity workAdventure sportsAnimalsArt & designBeachBooksCampingCooking & foodCultureDIY & craftsDrawing & paintingFarmingHistoryHikingLGBTQHitchhikingLanguagesMountainMovies & TVMusic
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
Interested in learning portuguese & Norwegian. Happy to do a language exchange, Jenni has a degree in English & is a freelance writer so can help with some advanced literacy skills.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
We can both cook and clean but welcome any manual labour (lifting and building). I am studying for a TEFL certificate so I could help improve your English if you so desire. Callum is a skilled guitar player and we both have a knack for photography. We are both reasonably good in the garden but with most things we first need to be shown once and practise makes perfect. I have had many customer service jobs and am also handy with craft and painting work; we are also good with children :)
Age
33 & 33
What else ...
Jenni: My next trip will likely be solo and is part of my MA degree in Nature & Travel. If possible I would like to write about my volunteer experiences, I’m a published writer who is looking to share nature focused travel experiences.
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Driver's licence
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Feedback
One of the dogs bit Callum and can be quite aggressive. We didn't feel comfortable to even walk around because the dog reacted so differently each time. I wouldn't recommend going here if you aren't comfortable confronting skittish dogs. I hope the dog… read more
The work ethic we expected was explained in detail. We believe we are great hosts; separate accomodation with bathroom and kitchen; 3 meals a day and free wifi.
Callum and Jenni never showed up for work at 9am; never worked 4 hours a day; and occupied our personal space when repeatedly asked… read more
Whenever they were going by somewhere of interest they offered us to come with and have a look, which we really appreciated.
The farm has a really interesting… read more
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One of the dogs bit Callum and can be quite aggressive. We didn't feel comfortable to even walk around because the dog reacted so differently each time. I wouldn't recommend going here if you aren't comfortable confronting skittish dogs. I hope the dog… read more
The work ethic we expected was explained in detail. We believe we are great hosts; separate accomodation with bathroom and kitchen; 3 meals a day and free wifi.
Callum and Jenni never showed up for work at 9am; never worked 4 hours a day; and occupied our personal space when repeatedly asked… read more
Whenever they were going by somewhere of interest they offered us to come with and have a look, which we really appreciated.
The farm has a really interesting… read more
The food was great (I already miss your pizza!), we helped with weeding, planting and general upkeep. Sarah really helped us sorting out our bank account after a few glitches and Maurice gave us some great tips for places to go in New Zealand.
We loved all their… read more
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