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12 Feb 2024
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Description
We are a family living in a very nice Barcelona suburb, Sant Esteve de Palautordera, within the Montseny Biosphere Reserve. There is an older daughter aged 23 already living with her partner, two boys, 18 and 21, Ricard, the father, who is a Paediatrician and his partner an English teacher who spends weekends with us. And also our dog Bruna.
We live in a very nice detached house in a very peaceful neighborhood, near the forest, the river and two horse riding farms. We live half an hour away from Barcelona by car and there's public transport within walking distance that reaches the Barcelona city center and all the region. Our village is full of very active young people.
In the house there is a piano, a swimming pool, a basketball "court" and a home cinema setting that we like to share.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We lived short periods in England and California and we are fortunate to have friends from different parts of the world. We all speak English, Spanish and some French although the main language at home is Catalan, so we adapted the family language as needed during the five awesome au pair experiences that we have had. Father is a Dr and a Professor always ready to teach those interested on his professional or amateur fields. Father's partner is from the Philippines and we are learning Tagalog and enjoying cooking together Asian and Mediterranean food.
Help
The boys are very responsible, you will be expected to interact and play with them in English and maybe teach your native language to them. We also would need that you do some house chores, petting our dog and caring the garden. It's about 10-20 hours a week, so also a lot of free time.
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Tagalog: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Large room with a desk, one private bathroom.
All meals at home and all meals on family trips that you liked to join will be free for you. I expect your collaboration on shopping and cooking shared meals as my children do.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 15-20 hours a week, dog walks 6 days a week, other chores 5 days a week.
Feedback (1)
From the first day on I have been welcomed warmly and Ricard made every effort to make me feel comfortable.
I never got bored as there are many beautiful places around to visit and there is always something to do at home. My main tasks were walking Bruna (a lovely… read more
We are very grateful to her and we feel very fortunate to have had her as a part of our family for a while that became so… read more
Feedback
From the first day on I have been welcomed warmly and Ricard made every effort to make me feel comfortable.
I never got bored as there are many beautiful places around to visit and there is always something to do at home. My main tasks were walking Bruna (a lovely… read more
We are very grateful to her and we feel very fortunate to have had her as a part of our family for a while that became so… read more
