Come join my beach life in Ayamonte, Southern Spain

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  Description

  Hi I’m jack
  I live in an apartment overlooking the beach close to the picturesque town of Ayamonte in the southern most part of Spain. So about me …this is the worst part, talking about myself without sending you away.
  This has been my family holiday apartment in which I’ve spent 20 yrs visiting with my girls but now I’ve sold up my home in Ireland and this is my base for the immediate future ..my girls are 25 and 28 , so fairly independent and strangely,, having fun with padre no longer importante !! so Papa is surplus to requirements.
  I wouldn’t be your usual work away host or client …there are so many interesting profiles and family stories I’ve read ..youngsters already travelled the world, fluent in several languages and know where their destiny lies…wise heads on young shoulders ..if only that had been me!!
  AI …you need to up your game, there’s a growing similarity about a lot of the workaway profiles.
  I just recommend everyone take up Dancing Salsa will give us world peace.
  I’m not planning on being a typical English ex pat …I don’t play golf or worry about the weather and politics in the UK …nor crave roast beef and Yorkshire pudding on a Sunday lunchtime 😋
  I’m very outdoors driven ..love the beach and Kitesurf whenever I can ..also like to play tennis, my piano and persevere at learning Spanish. This is a golden spot for Kitesurfing that I’ve been fortunate enough to meet so many people… though not just the local Spanish lads and ladies but German , Belgian, Portuguese, Austrian and French …late on in autumn a German family came to kitesurf just on the beach directly outside my flat. We got to know each other and the following day they were trawling the beach picking up litter with their two young sons . I do it sometimes as I think of the beach as my own back yard but this family were just on hols. I invited them to join me for a few drinks that evening and they kindly obliged, it was a lot of fun and I’m sure any perception of a typical Brit they had soon changed. They loved the flat and I have invited them here next year in October again. But I don’t live and die for these hobbies….I like playing cards, games that might involve the occasional beverage 🤪 and to eat out when I can afford it, especially just across the border in VRS Portugal.
  For the next few years I would like to explore Spain a lot more and take in all sorts of activities I’ve never tried ..I’m open to everything ..hiking ..canoeing ..climbing ..and generally mixing with other locals and travellers.
  
  About You ….
  There are no must haves …just a nice smile and a sense of adventure …
  I am hoping a work away guest or travel buddy might have similar interests and be thinking about a living and or touring companion for as little or long as they wish.
  If you already had a camper van and just wanted to visit for a coffee or supper and then go on your way, you would be more than welcome, in the same breath anybody needing to fill a few days between workaway gigs and liked a game of tennis or paddle tennis or could hold a tune with me on the piano …be my guest.
  In return Mi Casa es tu casa, if you like swimming in the cold Atlantic and getting out with the sun on your back, you won’t be disappointed being here.
  
  I can also show you the basics to Kitesurf if you were interested.
  
  The Work
  
  I’m also looking to get 2 bedrooms and a hallway painted …I loathe painting and would just appreciate a little help whenever suits whilst you’re staying. There is some filling and sanding work prior to the painting but I will get that done.
  There are some other minor refurbishments that need attention and I may just need help with lifting ..but nothing too heavy
  
  The small enclave where I live is called Isla Canela and from mid October through to April it is really quiet with most of the cafes and bars shutting down until Springtime the following year. It is still beautiful to be here overlooking the beach and the sun shining at least half the days in each winter month. Also, the main town of Ayamonte stays in full swing and is only a 20 min 4-5 km flat cycle route away. There is also a regular bus to Ayamonte for less than €2 that stops right outside my apartment block.
  If you like the sound of living or just visiting here for a break in your travels, then please get in touch…If I can’t get to travel around Spain just yet I would still love to welcome travellers from all over the world who have a connection with the beach. My lovely home deserves to be shared by like minded adventurers for as long or short a time as you wish. Just give me some inspiration with the cooking sometimes !!
  Summer update….
  I am currently in Ireland playing at work 😎🥵throughout the summer and the flat will be home to holiday guests until mid September.
  I still have many small jobs and lots of interesting challenges for the Autumn …please get in touch soon ….

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Elderly Companionship

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I would like to practice spanish and exchange English and Irish stories that have been a part of my life. In addition to learning about the lives of my work away guests or travel buddies.

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  Help

  Mainly painting

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Trying to learn on and off for several yrs …this year been the biggest effort so far
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  Accommodation

  Own room with two single beds and TV
  Own bathroom with hot shower and bath, bidet
  Shared living room and kitchen
  Two large terraces overlooking beach and ocean
  Hopefully share cooking and eating togeather

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  What else ...

  Don’t mind smoking but just on the terraces .

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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