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Hey there, we are Bene and Lea (but you can call me Polly) from Germany!
During this winter we will travel through South America, preferably Columbia, Peru and Bolivia.
We've been a couple since two years now. We mostly travelled TO each other due to several stays abroad during our studies, and less WITH each other. Now it's the time to change that :-)
We are excited to meet new people, cultures, learn and listen. We would love to help with permaculture or other farming and building projects as we intend to live on a farm once ourselves.
But a little bit more about us:
Bene (28) just finished his masters degree in energy economics and will start to work full time after our travels. He loves to do sports, eat delicious food and discuss sustainable economic and political opportunities for the future. His main goal of the trip is to speak Spanish on a fluent, everyday level. He initiated this journey and can't wait to finally experience the places to meet in South America!
Polly (28) studies German and Political science. Although her interests spread far wider than that. Her heart beats for theatre, art, music, bouldering and working in and with the nature. If she could she would change her profession every 5 years. If you are up for a discussion we could endlessly talk about systemic discrimination, LGBTQA+ rights, feminism and alternative lifestyles.
She already traveled with workaway to Canada and the USA in 2019. Six years later she wants to continue this great adventure!
Interests
Hitchhiking
Animals
History
Beach
Team sports
Writing
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Performing arts
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Languages
LGBTQ
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Events & social
Drawing & painting
Dancing
Culture
Cooking & food
Camping
Astronomy
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
We would love to improve our Spanish (currently: Bene B1, Polly A1)! In exchange we can teach German (Polly is about to finish her bachelors degree in German) and English.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Teaching
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
fluent in English and German
open minded
experienced in various work settings
sportive
creative
outgoing
fast learners
widely interested
empathic
respectful communication
Age
29 & 29
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
preferably vegetarian
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Even though we could only stay for a week (when we arrived we immediately knew we would want to stay longer), we left Claire, Andrew and the dog Beau with warm hearts and a smile.
Firstly it was the most luxurious Workaway we could imagine with a private bedroom AND a private bathroom. The view around the Valley is… read more
Beside the pretty Island, an outstanding view over the orchard, the pizza nights, friendly hosts, orchard manager and a cat in the body of a dog named Jester, I experienced help and safety when I needed it the most.
About one week after I had… read more
