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Last replied
17 Oct 2023
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Description
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF I HAVE MY SETTINGS ON RED MEANING I DO NOT NEED ANYONE
Hi work-awayers, my name is Sharon. I need help to look after my two cats and water my plants.
Please only apply if you have experience and positive reviews.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have lived in Porto for 6 yrs and know it rather well. I can show you nice places and hang out and show you the secret hidden Porto that not many visitors will get to see.
Help
Looking after two cats and water the plants. All you have to do is let them in and out, give them cuddles and food. This would suit a couple who have been work-awaying for perhaps a while and just want some where easy with not too much work where they can be alone together with some privacy in a really cool city. Must be animal lovers with experience and good references.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerThis 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
We have a house in the centre of town in the trendy area of Bonfim, as listed by the Guardian newspaper as one of the coolest neighbourhood in Europe to live. Our little area within Bonfim is called an “island” and these islands are quite particular to Porto and one part of China, built during the industrial revolution for workers. It is full of old charm and is very safe and every one knows each other; many generations of the same family have houses here and we are close to our community. On the days I am not here you can help yourself to any food and drink I've left for you in the house. Because we only have one bedroom, our workawayers will have to arrive on the day we leave and depart on the day I arrive back home. Don’t worry, I won’t leave you in the lurch, I’ll still make sure to spend time with you and show you the ropes and help you settle in. We look forward to meeting you.
What else ...
Porto is an amazing city, twinned with Bristol in the UK. We live close (ten min walk) the historical centre, close to the river. There are many things to see and do. Go on a free walking tour, visit the river, the Port distilleries, take a train to the country and the beach. Bars are cheap and friendly. There is a cute park a few moments walk away, the amazing old bookshop that looks like it is from Harry Potter is in town, we have beautiful buildings....just come and soak up the atmosphere x x x
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
For digital nomads we have very high speed reliable internet and a calm house for working.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
A couple of hours a day
Feedback (3)
Always offered to do more hours than was expected of them. Always got up early and were ready. They are both extremely polite, respectful and courteous. We spent some nice times together watching sunsets, going to bars, the museum of modern art( Thanks for your help babysitting that day… read more
Sharon is an amazing cook and she took the time to show us around the city. The location is also great and you have lots of time to explore Porto. We had a great time getting to know each other and we would… read more
They were great hosts, our accommodation was very comfortable and the food was lovely.
Sharon and Howard are really fun, interesting people, with lots of different stories from their travels, and we really enjoyed getting to know them over the week. They made us feel very… read more
Feedback
Always offered to do more hours than was expected of them. Always got up early and were ready. They are both extremely polite, respectful and courteous. We spent some nice times together watching sunsets, going to bars, the museum of modern art( Thanks for your help babysitting that day… read more
Sharon is an amazing cook and she took the time to show us around the city. The location is also great and you have lots of time to explore Porto. We had a great time getting to know each other and we would… read more
They were great hosts, our accommodation was very comfortable and the food was lovely.
Sharon and Howard are really fun, interesting people, with lots of different stories from their travels, and we really enjoyed getting to know them over the week. They made us feel very… read more
