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Hey Workawayers, thank you for your volunteering spirit!
I live in Bombarral, Portugal with 4 cats in a quiet and very pleasant neighborhood.
Bombarral is the heart of Oeste region with regular train and bus to nearby towns such as Cadaval, Óbidos, Caldas da Rainha, Lourinhã and Torres Vedras where you can enjoy both mountain on one side and the coast line on the other side. The town is surrounded by beautiful scenery of vineyard and pear plantation. There is a small but precious wood in the middle of the town which is an ideal place for hideout during hot days or for exercises. Everything you need is accessible in 15mins walk from the house: market, library, outdoor gym, swimming pool, etc.
The house I'm staying is cool during summer and cozy in winter, there's a small backyard for gardening as well as many books, CDs, TV and musical instruments to entertain.
The cats in the house have different ages and personalities: Minnie (female) is the oldest (14 years old) with grey hair, very relaxed but will beg for more if you start stroking her head, she enjoys different kinds of food and likes to play with a robe when she's bored.
Mika (female) is 5 years old black cat with long fur, green eyes, the princess of the garden. She might be shy with new people at first but will follow them to the bathroom regardless.
Rüdiger is 4 years old black cat with short fur, very sociable and communicative about his needs. Will probably the first cat to make friend with strangers in the house.
Finally, Leninha is a 3 years-ish siamese female, very energetic and affectionate but it takes time for her to stop sneaking and spying on strangers to face them directly with her startling blue eyes.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
House sitting
Interests
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Drawing & painting
Books
Music
Plant care
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Writing
Animals
Hiking
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Beach
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Bombarral has local musical group, theatre, museum, wine tasting and etnotourism, ceramic production, pera rocha (pears) plantation and geoparque Oeste that explains about geological values of Oeste region.
In my house, there is a piano, guitar, mandoline and a traditional musical instrument I brought from Vietnam. Many books, CDs, TV, vegan and vegetarian cuisine practice books, little garden in the back yard.
I'm from Vietnam and would love to make traditional Vietnamese/asian vegan/vegeterian foods with guests. I also practice yoga and there is book about yoga and surf in the house.
I also know many organisation and places nearby to learn about culture of the region.
Help
I'm looking for someone to do pet and house sitting when I'm away for some weeks in August and September (14-17/8, 30/8-3/9, 9-29/9) and to be updated throughout the year. If you are interested to come and help with the daily care for cat feeding and cleaning their litter boxes and other helps in the house even when I'm home, please also contact me. I enjoy sharing local knowledge, cultural exchange and volunteering experiences.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Vietnamese: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I'm want to practice any languages that I listed here and willing to learn your language if you speak different one from these.
Accommodation
It's a family house with 2 bedrooms, one for guest with bed and table and closet. Guest can also access the office room with lots of book, living room with TV, books, CDs and musical instruments, dining and kitchen area fully equipped with electric stove, oven, microwave, coffee machine, fridge, washing machine, dryer.
I provide all the necessity from bed linen, pillow to towels, shampoo and shower gel. I can also share female clothes so guest doesn't have to bring much.
I can offer light but nutritious breakfast and share vegan meals if I cook at home.
What else ...
I'm in my 30s and live alone in calm environment, I respect guest privacy and expect the same from guest. I don't want to establish any hierarchy in the house but mutual respect and sensitivity are highly appreciated.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Mika
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