House and dog-sitting in the beautiful Maracas Valley, Trinidad

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  Description

  from end May to June : Dog / House Sitting in beautiful Maracas Valley, Trinidad
  
  We are Ian and Jenifer and we are looking for someone (or two) to look after our rescue dog and our home
  
  We are also workawayers, and have really enjoyed our experiences working on a farm in Italy and pet-sitting in the United Kingdom, and would love to give you the opportunity to enjoy our part of the world.
  
  We live in Maracas Valley, a quiet residential area in the foothills of the northern mountain range of Trinidad. We have a large veranda with beautiful views of the mountains to the north and the plains in central Trinidad. A perfect place to bbq or just relax. We are a short drive from shops, restaurants and bars. We are a 45 minute drive from Maracas Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. We are approximately 20km from Port of Spain, the capital city with an abundance of shops, restaurants, bars, entertainment, etc.
  
  Trinidad is the larger of the two islands making up the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, located at the southerly end of the English speaking Caribbean islands. Trinidad is one of the more adventurous Caribbean destinations, known for it's friendly people, rich culture and music, and diverse eco-activities (bird watching, hiking), etc. Tobago is quieter, with spectacular beaches.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travellers will be able to experience the Caribbean culture through exploring the island and interacting with local people

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  Help

  The key help is to look after our dog, Safi (a sheppard mix). She is low maintenance, just requiring feeding once a day, and lots of love! She would love to go for a walk around the neighbourhood a few times a week, but this is not required.
  
  Otherwise, we would like the plants to be watered, the lawn maintained / strimmed and that you keep the house clean and tidy as required. There will be some other gardening & maintenance projects (painting, etc) that can be matched to your skills.
  
  Food is not offered as we will not be here, but you may use what is in our kitchen.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  En-suite bedroom within our home, with hot and cold water, good internet, cable television and fans (no air-conditioning). Full use of the kitchen, living area, patio, bbq, washing machine and dryer. The house is located within a gated community, with 24 hour security at the entrance to the community.

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  What else ...

  Your free time can be spent exploring Trinidad:
  - sample our diverse local food
  - excellent birdwatching at Yerette a few minutes away, or the Asa Wright Nature Centre and the Caroni Swamps
  - several different beaches to explore, especially along the north coast, and small islands off of Trinidad (called "Down the Islands")
  - hiking - we can put you in touch with local hiking groups or guides
  - cycling
  - visit Tobago
  - enjoy Trinidad's lively nightlife and music scene, restaurants, cinema, etc
  - or just relax on our patio enjoying the view!
  We can give you tips and ideas on site seeing and areas of interest. Trinidad has a lot to offer.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Good WiFi and use of work desk and chair.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Average 2 hours a day