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Last replied
29 Mar 2023
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Description
Hi, I'm Marco, a freelancer with a beautiful family composed of my wife and my two sons (Sara, 18; Dario, 14).
I live in a large house surrounded by an orchard about 6 km from the town of Caltagirone. I have two dogs and several cats.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will discover the Sicilian culture starting from the flavors of our traditional cuisine. I would like my teenage children to discover new cultures and learn languages through conversation. We believe that cultural exchange is always a great source of wealth.
We love cooking and receiving friends for barbecuing at home while listening to music.Help
We need people to take care of the housework: tidying up, ironing clothes, putting clothes in the washing machine and dryer, cleaning the dishes after meals (there is a dishwasher) and ordering them in the kitchen, they help prepare meals, clean the house; who provide wood for the fireplace, who are capable of doing small gardening or painting jobs.
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
We host - maximum one person - in a room (with a double sofa bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a table, a smart-TV) with an adjoining bathroom for exclusive use. The guest bedroom has an independent entrance separate from the rest of the house.
Guests will be provided with the necessary to prepare meals independently, using a small kitchen attached to the adjacent laundry (for common use) or, in the warm season, using the outdoor brick kitchen.
We are not vegan or vegetarian. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke inside the house.
IMPORTANT: if you are looking for a place to obtain Italian citizenship, we cannot help you and we cannot welcome you if you do not have the documents to stay in Italy throughout your stay.What else ...
We provide bicycles for traveling independently (there are no public transport services).
We know very little French and English but we really want to learn.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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
It was my first experience with Workaway and I'm so glad I spend that time with Francesca and Marco's family. They are very hospitable and well educated. I felt like a family member throughout my stay. They have two amazing kids, Sara and Dario, who were always very kind to me.
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It was my first experience with Workaway and I'm so glad I spend that time with Francesca and Marco's family. They are very hospitable and well educated. I felt like a family member throughout my stay. They have two amazing kids, Sara and Dario, who were always very kind to me.
The house is situated outside of the city, surrounded by… read more
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