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Description
For the moment we are focusing on doing some smaller renovation projects in the garden and finishing decoration works in house.
Building and/or renovation experience is NOT MANDATORY but is for sure a bonus.
Who are we: Inese and Willem.
We are a quiet, somewhat older (58-64) couple living on a nice Bulgarian village for 4 years
We speak fluent English. Willem also speaks Dutch, German. Inese speaks Latvian, Russian, we understand Bulgarian. One of these six languages will be what we communicate in.
we can provide fast Internet, living place and food exchange for 4 hours your work a day.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will show the life of real Bulgarians, our neighbours: how peppers are roasted on an open fire, how homemade soap is made, how homemade cheese is made, how Bulgarian brandy and homemade wine taste. There are strong customs in the village, we will invite you to see it all.
Help
What help is needed. Strengthening the fence, wooden slat frame for new kiwi seedlings, decorating the edges of the flower bed, new pegs and installing an electric fence and other small works where your creativity is needed.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Bulgarian: Beginner
French: Beginner
Latin: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are interested in learning new languages.
Accommodation
Type of accommodation - large and comfortable caravan. Kitchen. toilet. bedroom and living area which can be converted into a double bed. The garden has terraces. Once a week we will provide relaxation in for 2 persons jacuzzi in the veranda overlooking the garden and nature.
What else ...
You don't have to work on weekends. At your choice, splash around in the jacuzzi on our veranda and relax, or go to the sea and walks in Burgas (35 km from us).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have 4000 sq/m of territory. We can accommodate your transport easily.
Can possibly accept pets
Pets are welcome!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
They were very caring and always checking if we were comfortable enough and looking for something to improve our comfort.
Their 7 cats can be pretty wild or very sweet, and often very funny.
As for the… read more
Please note: For those who have problems with clutter, it might be worth considering that this is the reason we are here in the first place and make to ask workawayers to help us solve the problem.
Their place is good if you want to get to know the Bulgarian culture more deeply (food, habits, etc.) because they are in contact with the locals and they will introduce you to them! William prepares delicious food and the couple will… read more
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They were very caring and always checking if we were comfortable enough and looking for something to improve our comfort.
Their 7 cats can be pretty wild or very sweet, and often very funny.
As for the… read more
Please note: For those who have problems with clutter, it might be worth considering that this is the reason we are here in the first place and make to ask workawayers to help us solve the problem.
Their place is good if you want to get to know the Bulgarian culture more deeply (food, habits, etc.) because they are in contact with the locals and they will introduce you to them! William prepares delicious food and the couple will… read more
He is quiet, educated, kind, lives in harmony and gives it to others. This is his first job as a volunteer. And our first experience as… read more
