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My name is Leif. I am a quiet and calm man aged 62, I am divorced and live alone on the farm. It is an old farm and it needs DIY and repairs. Since I am mostly alone here, help is needed from time to time.
I want to clarify that these are projects that I do not earn money from, but I want to put these things in order to have good facilities fore my family and friends and helpers on the farm. If you want and have time for it, you are welcome to lend a helping hand, which means that these things will be completed and can be put to use somewhat earlier than if I do everything myself.
Behoved is both outside and inside. If you have experience with cars and other machines, that's great, because this is probably a neglected area. I am looking for people who have experience with carpentry, plumbing, mechanics, cleaning help in the home, as well . I have a desire to renovate the barn so that it is possible to create a sauna and shower. This is a long-term project. There will also be some concrete work, including lowering the floor in the garage and laying a new cover there, as well as laying an external cladding. I hope you find it interesting to help with the project. Experience has taught me that it is better for all parties that we shop and prepare our meals ourselves, this is because we are different people who like different things. That is why I have set 2-3 hours of help per day on the farm, there is also nothing in the way of us doing for example 6-8 hours one day and then taking a few days off to do other things such as exploring and visiting others areas that you want to see.I live in the perfect place for northern lights and midnight sun, close to the fjords, the oceans and the mountains 1.5 - 2 hours driving to the lovely Vesterålen, Lofoten and Senja, Harstad and Narvik, which are the nearest cities about 1 hour's drive from Grovfjord, are also worth a visit for travellers. I am very happy to take you on such tours.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Hello workawayers, and welkome to my site. I hope that you will find it intresting. Helping at my place will give you knowledge about northern norwegian and some sami culture. Sometimes I can offer trips and nature experiences, depending on season, it can be boat trips, fishing trips, Mountain hiking, skiing... Etc. Of the sights in Grovfjorden, one can mention the House in the Sea, which is an old school building that is today mainly used for cafe operation and rental for various events. It is not open every day, but the locals try to stay open on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year,We also have a power plant museum about 5 km from where I live
. We have many marked hiking trails in the local area and a trip on the "Krigstien" can be especially exciting, den forteller om 2. Verdenskrig i Grovfjord, it tells about World War II in Grovfjord. If you have a qr scanner on your phone, you can use this in several languages. There are on display copies of fex a cannon and one which the occupiers also set up trenches used to stop the allies' attempt to recapture Grovfjord, after it had fallen. The information is in several languages and there is also additional information on the qr code that can be scanned, this is also in several languages. When it comes to the paths in the area, these are often named after who used or found the best route from one place to another, this is also the sign. Grovfjorden is a fjord whit open sea all year round, but where the inner part of the fjord is iced over in winter. It is a good fishing fjord that can be fished both from land and by boat. There is also a private man who has collected objects and tools from ancient times and this may also be worth a visit.Help
house: help with cleaning, washing, cooking, renovating some rooms in 2. floor
Food: to make things easy for all of us, we prepare our own food at the starting point, but it is nice to both prepare and eat together. This simplifies how the kitchen works in case some of us have to follow special diets. For example, I had a slimming operation some time ago, this means that there is a lot of food that I cannot eat and it would not be right of me to demand that my helpers accompany me on this.
My next project is to Insulate several rooms in the barn, which will be used to keep birds and rabbits in winter. I also have an idea to take a room in the barn for accommodation in the summer. I also want to renovate the chimney in the barn and put in a new fireplace for cozy evenings with good friends and workawayers in the barn.Languages
Languages spoken
Norwegian: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I can help you learn NorwegianAccommodation
The persons who comes here to help will have a bedroom with a double or a single bed on the 2nd floor, . It is of course also possible to use the living room which is on the 1st floort, but it will bewith me also there. The bathroom is on the first floor and is used by everyone in the house. The kitchen is on the 1st floor.
What else ...
To get to Grovfjord, you can of course drive here if you have a car, otherwise there is an airport at Evenes. You can also take a train to Narvik from youre plase. Public transport options to and from Grovfjord are poor, but there is a bus to Grovfjord Monday to Friday.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have mobile broadband on the farm, it is not very fast but works ok for surfing.
Space for parking camper vans
I have plenty of space on the farm
Can possibly accept pets
It depends entirely on which animal it is. Just ask me.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I had a great time there, he is a lovely and respected man who wants you to feel comfortable and enjoy his place.
The tasks at home were easier, I did some shovelling snow, cooking, painting and cleaning.
I’m really happy to have you as my… read more
Grov itself a small village at a beautiful fjord. There is not much going on though, so if you dont have a car… read more
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I had a great time there, he is a lovely and respected man who wants you to feel comfortable and enjoy his place.
The tasks at home were easier, I did some shovelling snow, cooking, painting and cleaning.
I’m really happy to have you as my… read more
Grov itself a small village at a beautiful fjord. There is not much going on though, so if you dont have a car… read more
He will do everything to reach your envy : buy food, visit places or make you meet new people.
Attention it is a smoker's house.
We prepared the food, cleaned the house, shoveled the snow and did some renovations in the barn.
Thank you Leif for the… read more
The work was varied, from cleaning the house, cooking, small repair jobs or helping with the firewood, etc., etc. Leif hast always lots of ideas ;) I… read more
She assisted me with house cleaning, interior and exterior woodwork, ideas and implementation of interior design solutions, as a host or problem… read more