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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.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
House & pet sitting
Interests
Culture
Writing
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
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.
Help
You will need to take responsibility for my home, pet and property. There's a veggie patch that will need watering.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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.
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.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Molly
Either very lively or very chilled
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