Family cottage in mountains needs light maintenance.

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  Description

  I live in Klepp near Stavanger, with a family cottage a good hour away up in the mountains that I will try to improve this summer and autumn, before winter sets in.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance

  Help around the house

  Language practice
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I have extensive experience in hosting people.
  I know the area in south west Norway very well, both nature, cultural activities and others things.

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  Help

  The cottage is built in 1965 by my late father. It is now taken over by me and since 2014 I have done some "freshen up" and light maintenance work this summer.
  I have had some professionals install new doors, and move some walls slightly between bedrooms.
  Then I have painted the inside of tha cabin. Now I need help to paint the outside and some light maintenance.
  Work schedule is flexible or within a fixed schedule. We'll sort this out together.
  You do not need a driver's license.
  The painting job requires not heavy physical strength, and no previous experience needed.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Norwegian: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  THE COTTAGE:
  The cottage will be our home for the main part of your stay. It's sun solar powered. Gas oven in the kitchen, and very cozy over all.
  I have 3 bedrooms in the cottage where you can stay. I can accept up to 2 people but the work load is really only for one person.
  
  MY HOME:
  Depending on how long you stay, we may also live in between in my home 2 story appartment home.
  Guest room for you. All usual modern fasilities.
  
  FOOD:
  I will provide foods of course. I am a decent chef. I also hope you may contribute to food making, either on your own or together with me. :)
  I keep a normal, healthy diet.
  If you have special diet I am flexible for this.
  
  ALLERGIES / PETS:
  I have no allergies. I have a cat at home, but it will not be at the cottage.

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  What else ...

  TRANSPORT:
  I have my own car and I can pick you up anywhere in the area. Stavanger airport Sola (SVG), the railway stations or elsewhere in the area.
  
  LANGUAGE:
  I speak Norwegian and English fluently, and I will be happy to teach you in both languages as part of your stay.
  
  SIGHTSEEING:
  To make your stay as positive and meaningful as possible I take great pride in fasilitating both your work time and free time as best as possible.
  Your stay may be combined with some sightseeing as this is a very nice area for this, and I know the area well. (Pulpit Rock, Kjerag, Månafossen (water fall), Stavanger, The beaches of Jæren.)
  I am used to hosting people as I am also a member of Couchsurfing.com.
  
  MY DAY TIME JOB:
  I work in the city council with arts and culture. I also do some graphic design and photography. So I like creative things, and can also show you things in the area in regards to this.
  
  SOCIAL LIFE:
  I live alone, and at the cottage we'll mainly be alone.
  My mother and sister (and family) lives close to me, and I have also many friends as part of my social network.
  
  MEANINGFUL COMMUNICATION:
  I am a person who can be very social, but also understand when people need some private time.
  If you want to get in touch with certain networks or people while in Norway I am able to help with this too.
  
  MY INTERESTS:
  I love to travel and traveled to over 20 countries. Still want to travel more! :)
  I love films. Anything from independent avant garde film to silly comedies.
  Food making. And also to learn about you and what your interests are.

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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?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Up to 5 hours a day. I am flexible.

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