Live like a local and look after my dog in Skopelos Island, Greece

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  Description

  Hello there. My dog Molly and I live in the heart of Skopelos island in a remote cottage. It's the greenest island in Greece and covered in pine forests. I have lived on Skopelos for over 40 years and work as a hiking guide although I am now semi-retired. I used to run a non profit called Skopelos Trails. With the help of Workaway volunteers, we maintained the old cobbled trails of the island. I wrote a trails guide book and published two others about the natural history of Skopelos. My little cottage is old and set in 6k sq.sm. of plum, olive and other trees. I'm in the process of making it more comfortable. We are not on mains water. There is a nearby spring for drinking water. Molly is a five year old rescue girl and very lively. She loves digging holes and being groomed. She will also chase chickens given the chance. You need to be mature enough to take responsibility for my home, be used to semi off grid living, remoteness and whilst I'm away keep things clean and tidy.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening

  Animal Care

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will experience life in the Greek countryside. The wild life, wild flowers and birds. The nature here is stunning.

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  Help

  You will need to take responsibility for my home, pet and property. There's a veggie patch that will need watering.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Whilst I'm away, you can use my large single bed in the cottage, camp or park your van on the property. There is no mains water. Water is collected from the roof to a tank and pumped. There's a nearby spring for drinking water. There is no Wifi but the 5g signal is OK. I manage to watch Netflix without problems.

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  What else ...

  Life here is simple and is perfect for lovers of nature, peace and quiet. You'll have use of my car to get to the nearby beach and exploring. There are many trails that we have cleaned right on the doorstep.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Molly

  Either very lively or very chilled

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