Join me in starting a farm and experience rustic life near Quito, Ecuador

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  Description

  Hello workawayers!
  I am starting a farm in the Andes mountains a few miles north of Quito.
  It's a hectare of land with dozens of fruit trees that need care.
  
  I don't have living facilities yet so I am currently staying at an amazing permaculture farm close by, where I was volunteering until recently, and I go down to my property in the morning and hike back up the mountain for lunch.
  
  I am looking for someone who would like to help me start and who is willing to camp.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Light maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am happy to have a language exchange with people who are learning Spanish.
  I would like to practice French, Italian or German.
  I am happy to talk about my country and culture, and I will be willing to show people around Quito or maybe even do some traveling to other towns and places in Ecuador.

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  Help

  There are oranges, lemons and avocado trees already in production, so I am looking for someone who is interested in working with fruit trees, maybe with some experience?
  It would also be really good to have help with building with wood and/or Adobe, as I have not done much in that field but I need to learn.
  
  I am a vegetarian who has the intention of trying raw veganism eventually.
  I enjoy meditation and yoga, so people who share those activities would be specially welcome.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Intermediate
  German: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I've always liked learning languages and I have some training and experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
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  Accommodation

  For now, I have a tent for 2 people, and hope to build a teepee soon.
  
  I can provide ingredients for breakfast and for cooking one meal a day.

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  What else ...

  There are many birds around and even an eagle nest nearby.
  There is a town no too far from the farm and also a nice viewpoint up the mountain.
  Transport from the farm to the bus stop in town can be arranged.

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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?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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