Karen

Travel information

I am currently

Description

I love to really experience new places, the regular tourist traps do not appeal. I'm quite active, bike riding, walking and swimming. I'm multiskilled having worked as a boatbuilder (15 yrs) , in restaurants, (about the same) renovated 2 homes, scuba diving instructor, qualified accountant, degree in nutrition, and currently working with aged to support at home care. You can probably tell that I like to be busy! I speak some French but understand a little more, especially if it's written. I'm a dedicated lover of good food so wherever I am I try to find the specialities :)

Interests

Nature

Animals

Water sports

Sailing / Boating

Pets

Outdoor activities

History

Hiking

Fitness

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Cooking & food

Books

Beach

Art & design

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Gardening

Eco Projects

Languages

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Some knowledge of:  

General Maintenance

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping around the house

DIY and building projects

More details about your skills

Hi, I have many years experience working in restaurants and bars and currently work to support aged stay at home, so some cleaning/laundry/bed making involved. I've renovated a couple of houses involving painting, solid plastering, wiring, painting, paint stripping. As mentioned prior I'm also a (fibreglass) boatbuilder so experienced in that field and comfortable using most air and power tools. I've also fairly good lead light skills.
Outside, I don't mind working in the garden, I can use a lawnmower, whipper snippet, and chainsaw. I could keep going but that is a brief overview :)

Age

57

What else ...

I've discovered audiobooks, they allow me to multitask :) I've just started sewing clothing again, and I'm trying to use secondhand clothing only. Lastly, I recently discovered how satisfying clay and pot throwing on the wheel is.. I love it! I also love animals although have none since losing my family of 2cats and 2 dogs to very old age

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements
  no