Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Heading to Sweden and Germany
My next destination:
Hamburg, Germany - from Jul 2025 until Jul 2025 View all
Description
I am older for workaway but I am very young at heart and spirit and so excited to see the world through the eyes of those who live in the community. I love to share my life experiences but would rather hear the stories of others. I understand that every human has had a unique and fascinating path and infinite potential. I am humble and curious and see beauty everywhere.
Cooking for others is my love language and learning about foods from around the globe, and although I was a Chef trained at a prestigious US school, I prefer to make home meals.
I babysit in my community or many families - some are young single Mothers looking for support, others are friends. I rarely accept payment because I like spending time with the children and playing and laughing.
I rarely drink alcohol (but appreciate wine!) and don't smoke anything.
Interests
Writing
Pets
DIY & crafts
Blogging
Sustainability
Gardening
Farming
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Nature
Hiking
Culture
Books
Events & social
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Art & design
Architecture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
Hello! I am a trained Chef, but really prefer cooking family meals at home. I love to teach small cooking tips and tricks to those who want to learn. I also make sure everything is very clean, neat, safe and orderly in the kitchen. I was a working Mom and worked in boarding schools for most of my career, so I specialize in kid friendly foods.
I babysit in my free time for fun for friends and acquaintances in my small town and I raised 2 wonderful, successful, happy ladies.
I have just completed my TEFL course to teach English as a Foreign language so I will have skills to teach English, and I
majored in English Literature at university a long time ago.
I live in Colorado and love the outdoors, exploring new places and getting to know about the people around me. Living in a resort town, I have friends from 25-85, so I feel comfortable in all surroundings.
I don't own my own garden, or have farm experience, but am not afraid of getting in the dirt and figuring out how to fix things.
Age
59
What else ...
I play a lot of board games including cribbage, dominoes and cards. I do puzzles during the winter. I like yoga and excercise, but am not a fanatic. I listen to many books and especially like Autobiographies. I cross countrry ski, hike and bike.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
no
Feedback
With Abby’s professional cheffing background, she treated us to the most incredible meals—our home was constantly filled… read more
locally and also to Nazare and Coimbra. I walked the dogs daily and did what gardening I could considering it was Feb/March and very rainy and a bit too cold.
I learned to manage the wood stove and to chop… read more
She played a lot with my girls, she danced and did gymnastics with them, Raquel and Linda had a lot of fun with She is definitely to be recommended to other families, grazie Abby!
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With Abby’s professional cheffing background, she treated us to the most incredible meals—our home was constantly filled… read more
locally and also to Nazare and Coimbra. I walked the dogs daily and did what gardening I could considering it was Feb/March and very rainy and a bit too cold.
I learned to manage the wood stove and to chop… read more
She played a lot with my girls, she danced and did gymnastics with them, Raquel and Linda had a lot of fun with She is definitely to be recommended to other families, grazie Abby!
