Help around my Eco place in the Matka canyon, Skopje, Macedonia

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  Description

  Zdravo My name is Igor, i'm 40 years old, grew up in Skopje and received my master degree in Sofia's national academy for film directing. I've been lucky enough to spend most my time travelling and exploring this beautiful world. My passion is street juggling. I love hanging out and all the other animals that come and go here. I have an acre of land at the mouth of Canyon Matka, 45 mins from Skopje. I intend to create a small scale eco campsite here in the forest, located right next to the magical canyon river Treska.
  Come and enjoy this incredibly beautiful and special place.
  I'm at the beginning of this dream and now ready for some workaway help!
  
  We have facilities to cater for two people (shower, toilet, kitchen, wifi etc) couples are welcome. Perfect location to immerse yourself into nature, and exploring the local area. Also close enough for day trips to Skopje.
  The activities available here include:
  - Hiking and walking
  - One bike for use
  - Slack line
  - Swimming
  - Fishing

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Macedonia is one of the smaller and lesser known countries in the Balkans, but steeped in rich heritage, history and traditions. Today the country is dotted with remnants of its ancient past, as well as more recent history and architecture of Byzantine and Ottoman rule with grand mosques and religious monasteries.
  
  The canyon is one of Macedonia's foremost areas for alpine hiking. The climbing season begins around Easter and ends in November. Matka meaning "womb" is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, some of which are unique to the area. Roughly 20% of the plant life found at Matka is endemic and only found here. The canyon is also home to 77 indigenous species of butterfly. The canyon's huge cave networks are home to large populations of bats.
  Located on the right bank of the Treska River, Vrelo Cave was listed as one of the top 77 natural sites in the world and well worth a visit!
  
  I can speak a well 2 languages such as Macedonian and Serbian/Croation, and happy to help you learn our language if you wish. I look forward to sharing our knowledge and stories together around the fire with some local drink!

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  Help

  I have lots of big plans and ideas for this beautiful plot of land on the river. ! Whatever skills and knowledge you poses, professional or not will be much appreciated.
  
  - To help arrange stones, plants and garden decorations
  - Creating a compost heap
  - Assist building an outdoor shower and eco toilet
  - Watering the garden
  - Collecting the morning water from the spring
  - To build a small wooden pier on the river
  - Maintain the garden
  - To help install a biofilter system
  - Eventual plans to build a tree house
  
  4 hours of tasks a day expected, but the main focus if for you guys to enjoy your time here in the nature, assisting where you can. Not to break your backs with labour!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Bulgarian: Fluent
  Macedonian: Fluent
  Serbian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Tented accommodation (we can provide) with in tent wifi and charging slots. Full use of house facilities such as toilet bathroom kitchen etc. Camping in the garden right next to the canyon river. Wake up each morning in the mountains, to the beautiful sights and sounds of the river, birds and trees.

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  What else ...

  Located at the foot of the mountain and right at the start of the ancient canyon. There is a pathway next to the house following the river, which connects with the tourist hub of the canyon and various hiking trails up the mountains and into the forests. At the tourist hub there is various attractions and activities such as kayak and boat hire, water rapids course, boat tours, 400 AD Roman monastery, shops and restaurants.
  
  Situated just outside the small local village ,5 min walk to nearest market to buy supplies. There is a main bus route to and from the capitol Skopje. Its the last bus stop in the village (15 min walk from the house) leaves every 30 mins Monday - Friday, number 12, takes approx 45 min.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Vans you can parking front of the main door of the yard , inside in yard you can't parking

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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