Become part of our family, help with the house and the baby in Cape Breton, Canada

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  Description

  Hi!
  
  We are a family of three, Jan and Isabe, our newborn Lucas and Silva, our cat.
  We live in Craigmore, a small village in Cape Breton, the beautiful island on the East Coast of Canada.
  
  Last year, we bought a small property and our plan is to build on it, we are not sure if this can happen this or next year. Jan was born in Cape Breton with dutch parents and spent all his teenager years in Holland and Isabe is from Austria and speaks german fluently. At home we speak dutch.
  Jan works as a head chef at a local restaurant in Port Hood, and Isabe is a music teacher, currently at home with the baby.
  With him spending most of his time in Port Hood, I am alone with the E-Bike Rental and with the new baby I will be happy to have some company and some helping hands!
  In my free time I love driving around and sharing the beautiful parts of the island with my friends.
  
  I love to meet new people from other cultures, discover new languages and sharing what we have here with others!
  Life in Cape Breton is very easy going and peaceful.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Lots of opportunities to experience and take part in local dances and musical activities. The Cabot Trail with lots of hiking trails and beaches is not far away. National park, Whale watching, bird watching, Kayaking tours etc. available close by.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  I would love some help in the household and some company, while Jan is in Port Hood working.
  We would also like to start building a vegetable garden and a small greenhouse.
  Even if you are not experienced we could manage to build it and mainly have fun while doing it!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I started learning Finnish in Duolingo I would love to find somebody to learn this beautiful amazing language from!
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  Accommodation

  We live in a small appartement (1 bedroom), you would sleep on the sofabed in the living room-kitchen. Jan will stay most of the summer in Port Hood, where he works.
  Bedding is here of course.
  It is not very private, but during the day when I am at my work place you'll have the apartment to yourself.
  Or if the weather permits it you could set up tent on our property.
  We have a nice tent and sleeping bags and everything you would need for camping.
  
  Food will be provided!
  I always enjoy sharing my meals with others, I love cooking, if you do too, we can share the cooking, otherwise I will provide.
  You could use our kitchen, you can cook if you like, we would dine together.
  I'm vegetarian.

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  What else ...

  We have a pick up truck which you could use in your free time to explore the area.
  You could use one of our bicycles to go to nearby beaches.
  Square dances and lots of other musical activities in the area.

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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

  We have lots of space on our own property with a beautiful view on the ocean. Beautiful sunsets!

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week