Housesitting, Get a chance to experience the culture, friendliness and safety of Grenada, Eastern Caribbean

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  Description

  NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN HOUSE SIT FOR 3 MONTHS - APRIL TO JULY
  
  I have a little farm - fruits, veggies, herbs.............
  
  Had to give up my volunteering with Doctors without borders because of back problems. Trying to get back into my farm to keep me active. Travelling for me is a joy - have travelled to many places; Europe, Africa, Asia , Europe and America.
  Now I'm a retired Nurse/Midwife. I do miss the interaction with people of different cultures.
  
  I live alone on a 1.4 acre lot that has many fruit trees which need pruning. The lot is gently sloping with a panoramic view and not far from a lovely beach.
  
  I now have 2 dogs, Canino is 4 years , Tula a year- they both need training. Ryka the cat is sweet and Babe the sheep is pregnant and due soon
  
  OK so if you are mature with experience and can do any of the listed tasks you will be welcome
  
  
  
  The picture of the self-contained apt will be for your sole use. It is NOT in a basement. It’s a garden apartment

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Mature creative soul/s who can do any of the above listed. Sorry, I do not have time to teach so experience and initiative are necessary.
  
  Maybe someone who wants to escape the harsh winter and willing to work 4-- 5 hours a day , 5 days a week will be fine. This is a cool place to hang out and feel at peace with the world. Lots to learn about the herbs, fruits and how to cook local dishes.
  
  Please note, only contact me if you are genuinely interested, and can do what you say you can do.
  
  We will need to communicate before any agreements - find out whether or not we are suited.
  Thank you
  Marguerite

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  Help

  Need a mature painter who really KNOWS how to paint. I also would like someone who knows how to prune fruit trees
  
  Gardening in the tropics is very different from elsewhere... It's labour intensive and remember that you are in the tropics so it can be warmer at times. However , It's very cool where I live in the hills
  
  PLEASE NOTE. I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO TEACH AS THIS PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING ON WITH MY DAILY TASKS.
  I NEED MATURE PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE AND INITIATIVE.
  I will add, no young person who is only looking for somewhere nice to stay - and expects to be on a smart phone constantly - sorry, had too many of them.
  Actually had a couple of guys who invited their friend from the USA to stay ☹️

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Northern Ndebele: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  You will be in your own clean and airy one bed garden apartment with wardrobe, bedside light, bathroom a kitchen , fridge, and a cooker
  
  The photo here is of the apartment you’ll be occupying. It is not in a basement. It’s a garden apartment.
  
  I live upstairs. I also run a short term rental. I do not have TV. or A/C. The area is cool - electricity is super expensive on the islands so be careful
  
  You have your space and your free time to do whatever you like. I will advise you on places of interest. You can join me on beach trips or nights out if you like.
  
  The garden has many fruits - about 16 varieties so healthy eating is good here. I grow my own herbs and veggies.
  If you need speciality items for diet or health reasons you will have to bring those or buy them here if you can afford to do so
  Apart from garden stuff, everything is imported on the island so food is very expensive. You will be responsible for your meals. I do cook and will invite you to share a meal whenever I can. There are lots of fruits, veggies and herbs here so you help yourself

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  What else ...

  There's a good bus service but it ends about 7 p.m. The beach is nearby - 5 -7 mins on the bus, there are waterfalls and other beaches not far, if you like hiking this is a good place.
  If you want to reconnect with nature this is the place. Ideally located to get around the island. I live a quiet life. I go to the beach, or try to go at least 2 times a week but you can go every day. I work in the mornings mainly in the garden for about 2-4 hours and then indoors. Then restart in the garden when it's cooler - about 5 p.m. for another 2 hours or less.
  
  
  Thank you

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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