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Host rating
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Last replied
1 Jul 2020
Feedback
56
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Description
Living in a little (16.000 persons living) town, Balaguer, 150km. far from Barcelona, in an apartment in the town. Pirinees mountains 100km. far.
Direct bus from Barcelona to Balaguer at 9 h. and at 16 h. I will pick up you in the bus station.
Working in vegetable garden, olives and almonds trees building, recycling different materials to build a little cabane in the farm, work available all year, Harvest Almonds in August/Sept and Olives in November-December.
Good vegan food 80% self made production (bread, honey, fruits, greens, nuts,...) and accommodation in apartement is provided for 5-6 hours work at day, or more hours in the weekend for days off, 5 days at week.
Paradise for rock climbers, close to Balaguer, in Sant Llorenç de Montgai and Terradets.
Helping at home. I'm teacher,working with school's gardens. Send messages or phone (answer machine or after 22 h.) I'm involved in different associations like Slow Food, Esperanto speaker, Servas, about alternative travelling and peace in the world.
Involved in Slow Food association and in the use of medicinal plants against diabetes and cancer, as stevia, kalanchoe.
It's possible to organize some contacts with college near my appartement to show the students your experience traveling, the teachers there are very interested to receive foreigners speaking english. A friend of mine do qi-gong and tai chi free classes every Friday.
Stay for one, two weeks, maximum. Very interested in all languages in the world, I speak Catalan, Spanish, French, Esperanto and English , too. I can practice languages exchanging conversation in Spanish. You will have 2 days free during the week. Welcome everybody!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Charity Work
Language practice
Teaching
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
Harvest of almonds in september and olives in december.
Member of Slow Food ans Sweet Revolution associations , doing volunteer work for them. Gardening and building a wooden house.
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Esperanto: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
In an appartement in a little town, 17.000 people living. 3 bedrooms, vegan and organic food around 80 % self made from the farm : bread, oil, fruits, nuts, cereals, vegetables,...
What else ...
Connexions by bus from Barcelona by Alsa-Alsina Graells company bus,from main bus station "Estació del Nord" at 9.00, 16.00 h. , around 2 hours trip and 22 euros cost more or less. By train is not direct, first Barcelona to Lleida by Renfe company , with Regional or Expresso · hours trip, 4 trains at day around 11 euros and Avant train , 1,15 h trip with 19 euros cost, then when you're in Lleida, take another train to Balaguer (30 km.), by Ferrocarrils Catalans, 2.50 euros 30 minutes, 5 trains at day, last one at 20.30
The farm is 1km away the vegetable garden and 5 km far away the orchard and crops.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours at day 5 days at week
Host ref number: 19892823224d
Feedback (25)
25 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (SimonaRi)
Simona was helping me for two weeks, working well in the garden and other activities we did.
About food and medicinal plants, of cause I use to have them at home as I'm producing them. Another volunteer stayed at home at the same periode of time and she had no problem about food or dust...
She was helping me to clean , that was thankful. The… read more
About food and medicinal plants, of cause I use to have them at home as I'm producing them. Another volunteer stayed at home at the same periode of time and she had no problem about food or dust...
She was helping me to clean , that was thankful. The… read more
(Good
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3 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (SimonaRi) for host
Positive points:
1. Work is not hard
2. Jordi cared not to place volunteers to work in hot sun
3. He gave keys to his apartment so that volunteers would be able to go out when they're not working
Negative points:
1. Jordi leaves some food on the table all day and night, without any cover. There are many flies in his apartment. The… read more
1. Work is not hard
2. Jordi cared not to place volunteers to work in hot sun
3. He gave keys to his apartment so that volunteers would be able to go out when they're not working
Negative points:
1. Jordi leaves some food on the table all day and night, without any cover. There are many flies in his apartment. The… read more
18 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Chantal & Joey )
Chantal and his fiend wee helping for few days in summer. We had a great time together, working had, having fun and leaning a lot. I can recommend her a nice person, quick learner and better conscious volunteer. I hope you can host her to have a good experience.
Thanks again for your help.
Thanks again for your help.
(Excellent
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17 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Chantal & Joey ) for host
Sorry for the late feedback Jordi! We spent 10 days with Jordi, who welcomed us into his life and we felt at home from the first day. We leant so much from how to plant, how to recognise different herbs and their properties to dehydrating fruit and harvesting fruit. The best part about my time with Jordi was experiencing how he lives and learning… read more
16 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrey)
Andrey was helping me for a week. I can highly recommend him as a nice volunteer, always ready to help, quick learner and efficient worker.
Always curious and also respectuos about all kind of job we did. Having a high level of awareness, I felt from him a good and positive philosophy of life.
I learnt a lot from him, about many things related… read more
Always curious and also respectuos about all kind of job we did. Having a high level of awareness, I felt from him a good and positive philosophy of life.
I learnt a lot from him, about many things related… read more
(Excellent
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14 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Andrey) for host
Simply put, Jordi is making the world a better place and being around him you become part of this making. His passion about subjects like health, sustainability, enviroment, nutrition and many others is highly contagious and inspiring. Throw in Jordi's happiness, deeply positive, humaine outlook on life and love for all others and this experience… read more
Feedback
25 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (SimonaRi)
Simona was helping me for two weeks, working well in the garden and other activities we did.
About food and medicinal plants, of cause I use to have them at home as I'm producing them. Another volunteer stayed at home at the same periode of time and she had no problem about food or dust...
She was helping me to clean , that was thankful. The… read more
About food and medicinal plants, of cause I use to have them at home as I'm producing them. Another volunteer stayed at home at the same periode of time and she had no problem about food or dust...
She was helping me to clean , that was thankful. The… read more
(Good
)
3 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (SimonaRi) for host
Positive points:
1. Work is not hard
2. Jordi cared not to place volunteers to work in hot sun
3. He gave keys to his apartment so that volunteers would be able to go out when they're not working
Negative points:
1. Jordi leaves some food on the table all day and night, without any cover. There are many flies in his apartment. The… read more
1. Work is not hard
2. Jordi cared not to place volunteers to work in hot sun
3. He gave keys to his apartment so that volunteers would be able to go out when they're not working
Negative points:
1. Jordi leaves some food on the table all day and night, without any cover. There are many flies in his apartment. The… read more
18 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Chantal & Joey )
Chantal and his fiend wee helping for few days in summer. We had a great time together, working had, having fun and leaning a lot. I can recommend her a nice person, quick learner and better conscious volunteer. I hope you can host her to have a good experience.
Thanks again for your help.
Thanks again for your help.
(Excellent
)
17 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Chantal & Joey ) for host
Sorry for the late feedback Jordi! We spent 10 days with Jordi, who welcomed us into his life and we felt at home from the first day. We leant so much from how to plant, how to recognise different herbs and their properties to dehydrating fruit and harvesting fruit. The best part about my time with Jordi was experiencing how he lives and learning… read more
16 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrey)
Andrey was helping me for a week. I can highly recommend him as a nice volunteer, always ready to help, quick learner and efficient worker.
Always curious and also respectuos about all kind of job we did. Having a high level of awareness, I felt from him a good and positive philosophy of life.
I learnt a lot from him, about many things related… read more
Always curious and also respectuos about all kind of job we did. Having a high level of awareness, I felt from him a good and positive philosophy of life.
I learnt a lot from him, about many things related… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Andrey) for host
Simply put, Jordi is making the world a better place and being around him you become part of this making. His passion about subjects like health, sustainability, enviroment, nutrition and many others is highly contagious and inspiring. Throw in Jordi's happiness, deeply positive, humaine outlook on life and love for all others and this experience… read more
14 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host
I had a wonderful time with Jordi, working in the vegetable garden and harvesting almonds. Jordi is a truly kind and wise man who cares about people a lot and is always eager to pass on his vast knowledge. Thank you for this great experience!
29 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia)
Patricia was helping me in the vegetable garden and picking up almonds,doing work very well. I can highly recommend her as a very helpful person, always curious and ready to learn quickly. Was a good experience for me to host her , learning a lot about medicine. Very kind and respectuous and pacient to work in any type of job whe did.
Thanks … read more
Thanks … read more
(Excellent
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29 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Carmiella)
Carmi and Emi were helping me in the vegetable garden, doing work well. I can recommend them as helpful persons.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
(Excellent
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27 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Carmiella) for host
My friend, Emi, and I stayed with Jordi for 6 days and had a wonderful experience! We were very excited when he shared his wisdom on many subjects with us, and through him we were lucky to meet very cool fellow workawayers as well as locals who came to the English-Spanish language exchange that Jordi organizes. The work was not too strenuous--… read more
30 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Abigail)
Abby was helping me for few days. She was always curious to learn about been more selfsufficient. I cna recommned her as a good volunyteer, teaching me a lot about health care and diet.
(Excellent
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30 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Clare)
Clarte was helping me for few days and I can highly recommend her as a nice volunteer, always helpful and ready to learn.
(Excellent
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18 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Karolina) for host
Jordi is a great host. We learned loads in such a short period of time. Food was splendid and work varied. We really enjoyed visiting school. Thank you for hosting us.
1 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina)
Was nice to host Karolina and Mike for few days. They were helping me in the olive trees farm. I can highly recommend them as a very good volunteers, learning quick and enjoying the work we did. The pupils of my school already remember you!
Thanks again for your help.
Thanks again for your help.
(Excellent
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18 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)
Melissa was helping me in the farm. I can recommend her as a good worker. Was nice your visit to my school, the pupils still remember you...
(Excellent
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14 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host
I had such a great time with Jordi. It was so interesting to share someone else's lifestyle. The work was varied and not too hard. I liked the walk to the farm along the river. I really recommend!
17 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Bernadette)
Bernadette was helping me for few days, harvesting medicinal herbs, prunning trees and other jobs. She was always very helpful and quick learner. I can recommend her as a good volunteer for all kind of task. She have a big knowledge about alternative medicine. I learnt a lot with her.Thanks again for your help.
(Very good
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17 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Celeste)
Mykle and Conor were helping me for few days, harvesting medicinal herbs, prunning trees and other jobs. She was always very helpful and quick learner. I can recommend her as a good volunteer for all kind of task. Thanks again for your help.
(Excellent
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3 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Celeste) for host
Staying and working for Jordi was an amazing experience. Every day was something different, and I learned so much. Jordi was kind and interesting, and full of knowledge. The food was absolutely amazing, and the work was always different. We went to some beautiful places and I was able to see much of Balaguer although I was only there six days. I… read more
17 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Conor & Mykle)
Mykle and Conor were helping me for few days, harvesting medicinal herbs, prunning trees and other jobs. She was always very helpful and quick learner. I can recommend her as a good volunteer for all kind of task. Thanks again for your help
(Excellent
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14 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Rok) for host
Staying with Jordi was one of my best experiences. I like his positive attitude and his work ethics, it's contagious. I stayed there for good month, doing different jobs, but still had allot of time to explore the city and the surroundings. Having a "private library" and an open mind, makes Jordi a very good talking partner. I adapted quick to the… read more
22 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Rok)
Rok was here for around one month in January, helping me to pick up olives. He was also working as a translator for a project . Always curious about alternatives ways of living, having a wide knowledge about them. Ready to help and quick learner.
I recommend him as a good volunteer. thanks again for your help, Rok.
I recommend him as a good volunteer. thanks again for your help, Rok.
(Excellent
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12 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Joana) for host
I spent 10 wonderful days at Jordis place. His way of living and thinking were very inspiering for me! He really knows to appreciate the simple things. He´s got a big knowledege about food growing, nutrition, alternative medicine (specially about medical plants) and lots of other things and he was happy to share it. There was a good balance… read more
11 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Joana)
Joana was helping me ten days in the olive's harvest. She was always helpful, quick to learn and easy going. She's a very positive person, always with a nice smile in her face, and also curious about all alternative medicines .
Thanks a lot for your stay, short but very greatful .
Jordi
Thanks a lot for your stay, short but very greatful .
Jordi
(Excellent
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16 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (sweepsg)
Swee was helping us for two weeks. Everybody in the Association Sweet Revolution will remember her as the best worker, very engaged in all the tasks we did, specially in the green house and during the Slow Food Fear.
Thanks a lot again to teach us and for your help.
Thanks a lot again to teach us and for your help.
(Excellent
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12 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Viktoria)
Viktoria was helping me for two weeks. She was always engaged in all the projects and activities we did. I want to recommend her as a really nice companion and worker for all jobs have to be done. The sweet revolution of medicinal plants association is also greeting you for your help.
The students in the school were asking for you ! Thanks again.
The students in the school were asking for you ! Thanks again.
(Excellent
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12 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Viktoria) for host
It is a paradise for vegeterians :) I enjoyed talking with Jordi, the food, neverending mountains, almonds, beeing at school, garden, green house and of course the fantastic smell of medicinal plants...
Thank you, Jordi, for a relaxing and fulfilling time!
Thank you, Jordi, for a relaxing and fulfilling time!
15 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
Caroline and Chloe were helping me for few days, harvesting almonds and in the vegetable garden. I can recommend this helpers, always ready to learn more and thankful for everything you give to them.
Thanks again for your help and good luck in your trip !
Thanks again for your help and good luck in your trip !
(Excellent
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11 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
Thanks Jordi for a lovely week. We learned a lot about your way of life and found each day interesting and different. You are an inspiration through your community work. Thanks for the great vegan food and taking us to the Fira Tarrega. We enjoyed seeing the production of all your food from plant to the table - and now have a greater appreciation… read more
29 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (mia_ma)
Mandy was helping me very well in the garden . I can recommend her as a good volunteer. I appreciate her aim to improve her Spanish.
(Excellent
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19 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (mia_ma) for host
estaba aqui durante 6 dias y esa fue mi primera experiencia con workaway y muy interesante. me gustó mucho. jordi es una persona muy interesante y muy amable.
muchas gracias por este tiempo.
muchas gracias por este tiempo.
29 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Joannamania82)
Joanna stayed at home just few days. was a pity she had pain in her foot, but eventhouhtg that, she was helping me in the garden with enthousiasme . I can recommend this volunteer.
(Excellent
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16 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Joannamania82) for host
I spent 8 days with Jordi as my first workaway experience. We did a variety of different types of work and activities with the other workaway helpers. Jordi's lifestyle is extremely interesting and inspiring, he is a great man and an excellent host! I intend to have a vege garden and beehive when I eventually go back to Australia!
29 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Signe)
Signe was helping me for a week. I recommend her as a good volunteer, always ready to learn and engaged in alternative way of living. Very helpful and respectful . She's a nice yoga teacher, we had a wonderful session. Her level speaking Spanish is very good.
Thanks again for your help.
Thanks again for your help.
(Excellent
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28 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Signe) for host
I had a really good time at Jordi's place. He's a friendly, openminded and interesting person. I learned a lot from talking with him and experiencing his sustainable and very unique lifestyle. The work was good and varied from day to day, and it was great to taste all the different plants, fruits and vegetables from his garden. I would recommend… read more
6 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (TAE IK)
Son Tae Ik was helping me for few days, engaged in all the jobs we did. Very respectful , always ready to help.
I want to recommend this volunteer.
Thanks again
I want to recommend this volunteer.
Thanks again
(Excellent
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4 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (TAE IK) for host
I spent 6days with Jordi!!! He was very kind person and Balaguer is very nice palce. I met very nice guys{Nacho,Samuel} too. I worked his farm and learned a lot. We talked about variety of topics and had good time!!!
Thanks a lot!!
Thanks a lot!!
25 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host
Go to Jordi house, was for me a very rewarding experience. He is a very kind person with a great culture and above all is very dynamic. I could not have picked a better place to do workaway for the first time. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to live in harmony with others and with things.
Thanks Jordi
Thanks Jordi
25 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis)
Luis was helping me few days in my orchard. I should recommend him as a good worker, easy going and always ready to help.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Thanks a lot for your help.
(Excellent
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30 May 2013
Left by Workawayer (Suzie) for host
This was my very first workaway experience and I have to say the bar has been set very high! I do not think I can do it justice explaining what a wonderful time I had in words. It was a truly amazing experience. Jordi is one of the kindest people I have ever met with a big open heart. I learned so much staying with him for two weeks!!! Every meal… read more
25 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Suzie)
What a wonderful person !!
I encourage you to host her, you will have a nice experience and good memories ...Suzie was helping me few days in my orchard. I should highly recommend her as a good worker, easy going and always ready to help. Really thankful and quick learner, always smiling . The best volunteer I never had with such knowledge… read more
I encourage you to host her, you will have a nice experience and good memories ...Suzie was helping me few days in my orchard. I should highly recommend her as a good worker, easy going and always ready to help. Really thankful and quick learner, always smiling . The best volunteer I never had with such knowledge… read more
(Excellent
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26 May 2013
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Martin) for host
We will never forget our 10 days with Jordi. He is the most self-sufficient man we've ever met. We felt so lucky every time we sat at the table to share all his delicious, healthy and home-grown foods. Jordi is full of knowledge on many topics and is always happy to teach you something new. The work felt more like education and was always… read more
25 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Martin)
Anna and Martin were helping me few days in my orchard. I should recommend them as a good workers, easy going and always ready to help. Really thankful and quick learners. Martin is a professional painter, he did a good job painting walls in the flat. Was very nice to share with them this days.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Thanks a lot for your help.
(Excellent
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2 Sep 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
Kevin and Angie helped me for few days this summer. was nice to share knowledge with them . They worked very well, engaged in all the projects we did and always helpful. Thanks again to help me.
(Excellent
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8 Aug 2012
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
My wife and I stayed with Jordi for about a week. We came to stay at the last minute, after a poor first Workaway experience. Staying with Jordi is more like learning than working. The wheat festival was an experience I'll always remember.
13 Aug 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Himantopushimantopus)
Antonietta helped me for few days in my farm, working well , engaged and interested in all the projects we were running. Easy going and always helpful. I can recommend this helper.
(Excellent
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12 Aug 2012
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
Jordi is a very good person with a big heart. He does a lot of things for the local community and for the school he works in. I was very inspired by him and his life! You will not learn a specific skill here because most probably the stay will be short, but you will definitely find new things that will inspire you to either eat more healthy or be… read more
18 Jul 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian helped me for a week in my farm, working well , engaged and interested in all the projects we were running. Easy going and always helpful. I can recommend this helper.
(Excellent
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18 Jul 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (johnallen753)
Allen helped me for a week in my farm, working well , engaged and interested in all the projects we were running. With knowledge about alternative movements. Easy going and always helpful. I can recommend this helper.
(Excellent
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18 Jul 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (AnneV_90)
Eveliene helped me for a week in my farm, working well , engaged and interested in all the projects we were running. Easy going and always helpful. I can recommend this helper.
(Excellent
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25 Apr 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (malalma)
Alma was helping me for few days. She was always ready to learn , very helpful and engaged in the idea of doing some effort to change something in this world , the first our selves .
Thanks for your help and enjoy your trip around Europe !
Jordi
Thanks for your help and enjoy your trip around Europe !
Jordi
(Excellent
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23 Apr 2012
Left by Workawayer (malalma) for host
Jordi is a great man with an inspiring way of non consument life and big knowledge that i am sorry for not being able to folow.
I am very grateful for all the meals from self grown food.I appreciate more what is put on a table after working for just two days (i brought the rain :) and I don`t remember when i eat healthier:)
Good luck with… read more
I am very grateful for all the meals from self grown food.I appreciate more what is put on a table after working for just two days (i brought the rain :) and I don`t remember when i eat healthier:)
Good luck with… read more
5 Jan 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Sensenom)
Aida and Michael stayed just two days at home but was enought to realize me that they are very good people, hard workers and quick learners, we were picking olives in the orchard. I want to recommend them at any host. Thanks a lot for your help.
Gràcies Aida, Efjaristo paracalo Michael,
jordi
Gràcies Aida, Efjaristo paracalo Michael,
jordi
(Excellent
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3 Jan 2012
Left by Workawayer (Sensenom) for host
We absolutely loved our (short) stay with Jordi in many ways. He not only took us to the most amazing places, but fed us with delicious organic vegan food and showed us his medicinal plants and olives and almond trees. He is really a wise, kind, trully conscious human being. Thank you so much Jordi. With such a wonderful experience coming again in… read more
25 Oct 2011
Left by Workawayer (Sophiewillmeer) for host
I spend arround 10 days by Jordi and learned a lot about Slow Food and vegan Food, Gardening, and also about Peace in the World (he knows a lot!)....the area is really nice! he showed me some nice places and i saw the beautiful nature from catalonia (there is a really nice Lake ).
Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot!
22 Jun 2011
Left by Workawayer (emigrant87) for host
I spend five days working together with Jordi. The work was varied and everyday we did something different. The atmosphere was friendly and open.
I can only recommend Jordi as a host!
I can only recommend Jordi as a host!
