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Hi, I'm Simone and my family and I live on the slopes of Etna, we love nature and take care of our animals: two dogs (Spettro and Belle).
We would like to expand and make our garden more beautiful and take care of the countryside that we already have, but we can hardly care for my father Gaetano, my mother Agata, and my sister Gaia.
If you like being in the middle of nature but with an eye for comfort and the possibility of having a lot of free time to go around and have a nice holiday I think you will find yourself very comfortable with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Culture
Sustainability
Self development
Gardening
Books
History
Music
Plant care
Writing
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Dancing
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will live immersed in Sicilian and Italian culture, and you can visit beautiful places around Sicily and having two consecutive free days you can move wherever you want.
Besides, my family and I will be happy to share knowledge with you, and especially Italian.
You will meet many people who probably have different points of view from yours or do things that no one in your country does, including cooking.
I also love my land and when I am free I will take you with me to places that are usually a little more difficult to reach in order to return home with a complete view of Sicily.
If you want I can also teach you how to dance.
Help
The main help required are:
-Teach something you are competent in.
-Help around the house like (cleaning, and fixing small things)
-Help in the countryside
-Garden-related tasks
-Help empty garage
I just ask for a little flexibility as the tasks are not so much but varied, the help hours change by the day but you will always have Sunday free.
During the week you will not do tasks for more than 25 hours.
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I want to improve my English and became fluent, and learn Spanish I can teach Italian if you want.
Accommodation
-You will have a private floor where to sleep and private bathroom.
-You will have a bike available for your trips, and a ride by car if you need to go somewhere.
What else ...
-We are located only 14 kilometers from Catania, 20 km from the highest volcano in Europe Etna, 80km from Syracuse and its beautiful beaches, and 45 km from the Alcantara and Taormina Gorges.
These are the most famous places but there are many others nearby that you can go and visit over the large free time.
-I'll pick you up at Catania Airport
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (1)
Simone has travelled as a workawayer before and so lets you decide how you want to split up the work. I followed his suggestion and worked the first 2 days (15 hours total) and then was free.… read more
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Simone has travelled as a workawayer before and so lets you decide how you want to split up the work. I followed his suggestion and worked the first 2 days (15 hours total) and then was free.… read more
