Armelle
France
Aug 26, 2015 - Sep 6, 2015
Became a member in: 2002
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2026
We are both retired academics with one adult daughter who lives in the UK. We have one cat who is easy to care for.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Professors (Retired)
Our pets
1 well behaved cat
Armelle
France
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Homesit Offered
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | United Kingdom | Ireland | Europe |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
** We are planing to be in the UK for most of April and May of 2024 and are interested in 2-3 week exchanges (or more!) in various locations, including London.
We live in a lovely heritage townhome in Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood of Strathcona. Two bedrooms upstairs (one is used as an office and has a pull-out sofa) and another bedroom with bathroom in the basement. On the main floor is the living room and kitchen. There is a little patio out front for drinking morning coffee or having a glass of wine at the end of the day. We have very friendly neighbours and a children's water park across the street. We are a 20 minute walk to historic Gastown, 30 minute walk to downtown & a 15 min drive to beaches. We are on a bicycle route and the local bike-share has a rack just down the block where you can borrow bikes for a small fee.
Vancouver is a beautiful city of beaches and giant rainforest trees.
In winter there are two local ski-hills and a 2hour drive to world-class skiing in Whistler. Vancouver has wonderful entertainment, restaurants, and museums. Close to the Rockie Mtns (1 hr by plane), Vancouver Island (30 min by plane, 1.5 hr by ferry) and a 2 hour drive to Whistler skiing. Lots to explore! Note: We have one well-behaved cat that needs feeding & watering.
HOMELINKING SINCE 2002
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood of Strathcona. We have very friendly neighbours and a children's water park across the street. We are a 20 minute walk to historic Gastown, 30 minute walk to downtown & a 15 min drive to beaches. Our neighbourhood has many artists and musicians, and a unique & friendly urban community.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Within a block of our house in three directions are little corner store/delis where you can get small groceries and good coffee/lunches, http://unionmarket.ca/ and http://wildersnail.net/products.html. Two parks, each a block away, one with a water park for children and the other with skateboard park, and community gardens.
Cafés & bars
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are both retired academics and our daughter lives in Liverpool, UK so we are open to offers anywhere in the UK to travel to after visiting her in mid-March to the first week in April 2024. We would love to spend a week or two around London, but we plan to be in the UK until the end of May so are open to traveling just about anywhere.
We enjoy traveling, but have not been on many exchanges in the last 5 years due to an elderly parent, and then Covid. But we have kept our Homelink membership active since we love to dream of different adventures. We are open to all offers.
We have an elderly cat who needs food and water and likes some attention. If you come in the spring/summer we may need you to water our small front garden. And we have fabulous neighbours who will make you feel at home.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2002
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2026
We are both retired academics with one adult daughter who lives in the UK. We have one cat who is easy to care for.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Professors (Retired)
Our pets
1 well behaved cat
Armelle
France
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