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13 May 2024
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Description
I am a boatbuilder, housebuilder, and sailboat delivery captain. I need help with building a house, maintaining several boats, and crew for deliveries.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn how to sail on my two 40 foot sailboats. I have 3 kayaks, one is a double, two rowboat. There are no roads here, everything is done in boats There are opportunities to interact with my Guatemslan neighbors
Help
I need help with cleaning, painting, varnishing, carpentry, canvas work; boat and house maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
I have a house that I am just finishing building. Kitchen has a propane stove, a 12 volt refrigerator, (the house is off the grid, electricity is by solar panels and batteries. running water; bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. double bed, insect screens . I pay for basic food
What else ...
Internet is available through TIGO on your cell phone, I have wifi at my main house that can be used. Time off: explore Cayo Quemado and the Rio Dulce canyon by launch, kayaks, rowboat. Several local restaurants/ bars, accessible only by boat. There are no roads down here. Resort with ziplines is 20 minutes away by boat. There are small little tiendas with basic food. Larger stores are in Rio Dulce, 12 miles upriver( 1 hour) or 7 miles downriver in Livingston.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours/day, 5 days/week maximum
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Intelligent, eccentric character with lots of stories and wisdom to share.
Beautiful location too,
Have to say the best time I've ever had with a 6x2, taking it for a boat trip through the mangroves
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Intelligent, eccentric character with lots of stories and wisdom to share.
Beautiful location too,
Have to say the best time I've ever had with a 6x2, taking it for a boat trip through the mangroves
