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Hello there! I am Florent from Belgium, living mostly in Brazil for 6 years now. I did a PhD in the area of sustainable aquaculture and I am currently starting the construction of a spirulina farm (micro-algea >> superfood) and a house. This house is built with the superadobe technic, which consist basically in filling bags of earth, used as walls. We are on the top of a hill with a beautiful view of grassland and forest as far as our eyes can see. Located in São Luiz do Paraitinga, 2 hours from São Paulo and 1 hour from Ubatuba, where you can find wonderful tropical beaches. The land is 35 minutes on foot and 10 minutes by car from the centre of São Luiz do Paraitinga. It is a small touristic city with colonial style well preserved, various cultural events and provided with supermarkets, retail stores, hospital and some bars and restaurants. I would be very glad to welcome you to work to this project and to share good time together.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be working in the construction of the house mostly with Enrique, a talented brazilian worker who likes to share his knowledge and experience with others.
Moreover, Sao Luiz do Paraitinga is an historical city with frequent cultural events, inhabited by a lot of musicians and welcoming people, which facilitates cultural exchanges.Help
The main part of the house is already built but we will need help in the construction of another room with superadobe walls, natural coat and a flat roof. We will also need some help with the construction of a greenhouse and a tank used to grow the micro-algae spirulina. Also cooking sometimes, if you want to.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
English: 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
There are two brand new rooms, which will be the lab, that are currently used to host volunteers. We also have a regular bathroom and an equipped kitchen.
What else ...
10minutes by car: São Luiz do Paraitinga, there are some sport activity as biking, horse riding or rafting.
1h by car: Ubatuba, there are plenty of beaches with good spot to surf, waterfalls, a lot of bars dancing forró.
2h20 by car: São Paulo, rich in cultural activities, nightlife.
They are plenty of buses or carpooling as blablacar (~3 euros for Ubatuba and ~6 euros for São Paulo). Moreover, as I go sometimes in Ubatuba or São Paulo, you may enjoy a ride.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.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We just have to check if your pet gets along with my two dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
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I really hope to meet you again in Brazil, india or the… read more
Muito obrigado Diego!
Let's be clear, if you're looking for comfort, a sofa and hot water, it's not the place to go yet, the project is still under construction 😉. But that's also the charm of this experience, it brings everyone… read more
Muito… read more
I spent two unforgettable weeks with Florent and Yuka (his dog) in their little paradise: located on top of the mountains, the landscape is magical from sunrise to sunset. I couldn't have been more welcome: I slept in a spacious tent, in a double mattress with several blankets. We prepared the meals together, always very generous, simple… read more
vous allez nous manquer Dom Diego Yuka et ragnaaar bonne chance pour la suite
Estivemos trabalhando na estrutura da casa principal em clima de acampamento, durante o final de semana aproveitamos juntos o Festival de Musical que acontecia pela cidade. Conhecemos pessoas locais e… read more
I was glad to have Laurent in the bioconstruction project because of his dedicated work but also for his good company in the team, enjoying rivers after work, and beaches and waterfalls in Ubatubatuba.
E durante as fin de semanas Flo foi um guia legal que levou nos até Ubatuba,… read more
It was a real pleasure having her in the project and having good conversation around the campfire.
The week days are four hours working, the rest of the day i could enjoy swimming in the river just down the hill or just read sitted on a hand made rustic sofa with an amazing landscape view.
On Week-ends, we went visiting around, waterfalls for exemple.
Florent and Pedro are very easy going guys, always making sure… read more