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Become a part of our farm animal sanctuary in Krestova, BC, Canada submitted a photo to the competit…
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PT Somos Laurine e Antonio, um casal brasileiro em uma jornada especial de despertar da consciência e reconexão com o mundo. Desde que nos conhecemos, em 2012, temos explorado juntos diferentes países, culturas e lugares, sempre movidos por um espírito aventureiro e pela vontade de aprender. Ao longo do tempo, sentimos um desejo crescente de contribuir com ações que realmente façam a diferença e de participar de projetos que tornem o mundo um lugar melhor. Por isso, decidimos sair da nossa zona de conforto para aprender novas habilidades, conhecer pessoas incríveis e mergulhar em diferentes culturas. Nosso maior objetivo é viver experiências transformadoras, trocar conhecimentos e, acima de tudo, aprender o máximo possível ao longo do caminho. Amamos a natureza e tudo que nos conecta a ela. Nos nossos momentos livres, gostamos de fazer trilhas, subir montanhas, acampar ou simplesmente pegar a estrada de moto sem destino. Somos apaixonados por viagens autênticas e cheias de surpresas. Também temos um carinho especial pela Itália — nossas famílias vieram de corajosos imigrantes italianos que cruzaram o oceano no século XIX em busca de uma nova vida na América. Somos um casal dinâmico e multitarefas: cuidamos das nossas próprias manutenções e tarefas com criatividade e responsabilidade. Laurine ama cozinhar e criar novas receitas, enquanto Antonio é excelente em consertos, especialmente em elétrica e hidráulica. Estamos sempre prontos e dispostos a aprender o que for necessário para contribuir com cada projeto de forma positiva e dedicada. ENG We are Laurine and Antonio, a Brazilian couple on a special journey of consciousness awakening and reconnection with the world. Since we met in 2012, we’ve explored many countries, cultures, and places together, always guided by an adventurous spirit and a genuine desire to learn. Over time, we’ve felt a growing desire to contribute to meaningful actions and be part of projects that truly make a difference. That’s why we decided to step out of our comfort zone — to learn new skills, meet amazing people, and immerse ourselves in different cultures. Our main goal is to live transformative experiences, exchange knowledge, and, above all, learn as much as we can along the way. We love nature and everything that connects us to it. In our free time, we enjoy hiking, climbing mountains, camping, or simply taking our motorcycle and heading out with no fixed destination. We’re passionate about authentic, surprise-filled journeys. We also share a deep love for Italy — our ancestors were brave Italian immigrants who crossed the ocean in the 19th century in search of a new life in the Americas. We’re a dynamic and multitasking couple: we handle our own repairs and daily tasks with creativity and responsibility. Laurine loves cooking and creating new recipes, while Antonio is great at fixing things, especially electrical and plumbing work. We’re always ready and willing to learn whatever is needed to contribute positively to each project. ITA Siamo Laurine e Antonio, una coppia brasiliana in un viaggio speciale di risveglio della coscienza e di riconnessione con il mondo. Da quando ci siamo conosciuti, nel 2012, abbiamo esplorato insieme molti paesi, culture e luoghi, guidati da uno spirito avventuroso e dal desiderio sincero di imparare. Con il tempo, abbiamo sentito crescere dentro di noi la voglia di contribuire ad azioni che facciano davvero la differenza e di far parte di progetti che rendano il mondo un posto migliore. Per questo abbiamo deciso di uscire dalla nostra zona di comfort: per imparare nuove competenze, incontrare persone straordinarie e immergerci in culture diverse. Il nostro obiettivo principale è vivere esperienze trasformative, scambiare conoscenze e, soprattutto, imparare il più possibile lungo il cammino. Amiamo la natura e tutto ciò che ci fa sentire connessi ad essa. Nel tempo libero ci piace fare escursioni, salire in montagna, campeggiare o semplicemente prendere la moto e partire senza una meta precisa. Siamo appassionati di viaggi autentici e pieni di sorprese. Abbiamo anche un profondo amore per l’Italia: le nostre famiglie discendono da coraggiosi immigrati italiani che, nel XIX secolo, attraversarono l’oceano in cerca di una nuova vita nelle Americhe. Siamo una coppia dinamica e multitasking: ci occupiamo delle nostre manutenzioni e attività quotidiane con creatività e responsabilità. Laurine ama cucinare e creare nuove ricette, mentre Antonio è bravissimo nei lavori di riparazione, soprattutto elettrici e idraulici. Siamo sempre pronti e disponibili a imparare tutto ciò che serve per contribuire positivamente a ogni progetto.
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