Help on my orchard and learn about life in the mountains in Cajabamba, Peru

Peru

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25/10/2020
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Hi, I am Junior and my girlfriend and I live in the mountains of Peru, a city named Cajabamba. I like to live surrounded by nature, hike and eat healthy.

I am growing sugar cane and fruit trees in an organic way. The process is slow but rewarding. We hope we can continue doing that with your help.

Yulia teaches Russian and I teach Spanish on line. We can practice languages with you as well.

**just write me if you are sure you want to come.
**from Trujillo or Lima you can take a direct bus til Cajabamba. (Goes by Huamachuco)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn how we live and grow food in the mountains. I can get you in contact with Andean people so you got the opportunity to interact with them. I can help with translation or teaching you Spanish. I can be your guide around this town and the mountains surrounding it.

I teach Spanish and if you are interested this is a good place to learn and practice. You just need to have a basic knowledge of English so you could make the best out of your stay and learning process.
Help
Help me with watering, weeding and fertilizing . These tasks can take from one hour to two hours. Or more if you wish so and depending what kind of arrangement you and I make.

*Chopping wood any time of the day is welcome too.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
-Two individual beds in a private bedroom in a separate building from my house.
-Individual bed in my house.
-kitchen.
What else ...
Cajabamba and the valleys surrounding the city have a lot to offer in regards to nature and hiking. There are hot springs that we can visit together.

To reach my place you got to take a six hours bus from Trujillo or a 'colectivo' if you are in Cajamarca.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly acccept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 1- 2 hours a day, 6 days a week

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Accuracy of profile:
(4.8)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

09/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

We spent 2 weeks at Juniors and had a great time!! It was great to have someone show you around on tours e.g. waterfalls, hot springs, local market - things you would not see otherwise or things we had not seen in our time in Peru. He is very helpful and friendly too - we hung out after in Huanchaco!

The house is very cute with a kitchen, toilet… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

I hosted Rebecca for two weeks. During this time she helped me with 'cleaning' my fruit trees (getting rid of a Fangus) and some light weeding. She was really careful, skilled and patient when doing the tasks. My fruit trees say 'thank you' Rebecca :)
She is responsable, independent and reliable so having her at my home was a pleasure as well. I… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Matt)

Matt was a really cool guy to have here at my place. I am glad he felt like a friend, that's how it's supposed to be. He helped me with two main tasks (fixing a water pipe system and my trees). He has different skills such as building, gardening, planning and teaching.
In regards to my home everything went fine. He is reliable, responsable and… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Matt) for host

I stayed two weeks at juniors where I was able to do some really enjoyable and fulfilling work. He also used to be a Spanish teacher which was useful to ask any questions I liked when stuck on a certain bit of grammar etc. It was nice to feel a friend rather than a worker as we did lots of fun activities together - we kept in touch afterwards and… read more

(Excellent )

25/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Alba & Carlo)

I have these guys at my two places (Huanchaco and Cajabamba), and I can say I am glad they visited me. They are responsable and independent however a bit shy and quiet thus sometimes I could not tell if they were ok with the tasks or my place. But that's all right as long as they enjoyed it :)

(Very good )

09/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Alba & Carlo) for host

We had a great time at Gerardo’s.
It was really nice of him that he let us stay at his house in Trujillo before going to the valley because we couldn’t go sooner.
The house in the valley is simple and water doesn’t run all day but he made sure there was always backup so it was no problem at all.
The surrounding is very beautiful and you can get to… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Adrienn)

It was really nice to have Adrienn here at my place. She is kind, responsable and hardworking. She helped me a lot with gardening and the house shores. I think her personal and social skills are really good as well so my best recommendations for anyone who is reading this.

(Excellent )

18/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Adrienn) for host

My first experience with workaway and Junior was super unique.
He made me felt easy in his house and I connected with nature and my inner self.
His house in a small village where you can find peace and beautiful nature.
Junior a nice guy who knows how to planning everything, every time, well organised and easy going person.

(Excellent )

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