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We are a family of four,: Juan, Violeta (13), Pablo (18) and Eva (me)
Juan is Computer technician and I am a teacher for Profesional Training (renewable energy and electricity).
Pablo is studying German filology in Madrid, and comes home now and then.
We have a field where we are planting trees, both for a fruit garden and for renaturing, so there are some planting, work and gardening.
We also have two cats, please note it for allergies.
We live in the country at about 5km of the sea.
Our house lies directly on the Camino de Santiago, so you can meet a lot of pilgrims from all around the world.
Cantabria is a quiet place between mountains and sea. It´s really a place to know.
If you like trekking, hiking, diving, surfing, this is the place to come.
Our house is and tipical old house renewed with organic materials using renewable energy, solar and biomass.
We have a small garden and this summer a small pool.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live at about 10 minutes of a very importan historic village, that is busy of people of all countries.
Near the beach and at 1 hour of the mountains of Picos de Europa.
Our house lies directly on the Camino de Santiago and it´s really nice to talk with the pilgrims and their experiences.
Ours, may not be the most exciting workaway, I know. But there are thousands of things to do and discover here, lot of unexpected interesant people to know..... Just let you discover it.
And of course you will learn Spanish! Children (and us) are really involved in helping you to get it ;)
Help
Our priority is to plant about 40-50 trees, building some wind protection for them. Perhaps some watering pipes, from rainwater, Some of the works need of two persons, and we will help.
The schedule would be working in the morning and free time after. You will have your free time for your own, but if you want we can do some sightseeing in the afternoon or some weekend.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We love the culturall exchange, and learning another languages helps to understand better other people. Violeta wants to practice French or English, and Pablo studies German filology and prepares the exam B2. So, we would prefer native German workawayer, better that speak these languages
Accommodation
Own room in our house.
What else ...
Really close there are some beaches, we live on the coast. There are lots of beaches on the zone, bigger, smaller, wilder, in the cities.
2 km away is Santillana del Mar, a middle-age village, with prehistoric pictoric caves, that is nowadays a touristic village because of these interesant resources. In the last years there is a lot of cultural offer, always something to do, busy
Near is also, one of our favourite trips: Picos de Europa. Beautiful mountains up to 2500m high. There are excursions for everyone, trekking, walking, with the car…..
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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But in the everyday life is where he quickly made a place in the family, he's enthusiastic, cooks and bakes very well, shares kitchen chores,… read more
They were loving, caring and funny with the children.
They were not only tough workers, but also made it enjoyable. They planted the garden from nothing, builded a small roof for firewood, everything with a personal touch.
Nice and interesting conversations, without… read more
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But in the everyday life is where he quickly made a place in the family, he's enthusiastic, cooks and bakes very well, shares kitchen chores,… read more
They were loving, caring and funny with the children.
They were not only tough workers, but also made it enjoyable. They planted the garden from nothing, builded a small roof for firewood, everything with a personal touch.
Nice and interesting conversations, without… read more
They are really easy to get with, interesting conversation, organised and active.
I think we all will miss them, when they go
We were really lucky to find Marie-pierre and Laurent, they have made the together-life really easy.
It was the help we needed, in the time when we didn´t have time to think or plan.
They manage well with our current stressed familylife, they… read more
