General garden and building help and with our oldtimer car in Lagos da Beira, Portugal

Description

We are a married, dutch couple, 55+ university studies nursing and engineering.
We live for 10 years at a quinta (formerly an old bakery) with 2 red cats, and lots of land around the house with a pond (swimming is possible).
But the garden walls falling apart and weeds is growing to high, also we like to cultivate parts with tracks, and the house needs some general maintenance. .
We have an oldtimer car (Saab 96) that need attention ...
Things of interest: conversation about filosofy/orchids/nature/arts/books/electronics and humor/food/drinks.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet

Projects involving children

This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

we can show you in the portugese way of living on the campo and in a small town. Teach portugues,
And we can show you around in the area and can show you the art of nullity. :)

Help

We need help with the garden (mowing, fixing some walls, cleaning the pond etc..)

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent

Accommodation

a small luxuriously separated wooden house (near to the main house) with kitchen, living and bathroom, bedroom. (see last tree foto's).

What else ...

Lagos da Beira is a Portuguese Eden in the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital.

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

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

5 hours a day, 5 days a week