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Hello! I'm Álvaro, I'm 32 years old and I currently live in Asturias. Years ago I was a helper in different places in the United Kingdom and Ireland. My experience was very pleasant and I learned a lot about the life and customs of those places where I lived.
I started with this project last year ("Acracia" is the name of it and means freedom in Greek), 25 volunteers have passed through this place last year and it has been a great experience with each one of them. My idea is based on sharing experiences and not on hours of work as such, I believe that everyone should contribute what they want to this wonderful growing place. To live a community where everything is shared (food, drink, homework, knowledge...) and in short, to have a good experience. This year I would also like to try to contribute to the village people where we live our grain of sand (example: language classes for the children of the village, organizing activities, etc.)
I am currently rehabilitating a country house that has been abandoned for 13 years, there is a lot of clearing work, as well as reconstruction, painting and make fences. The house is much better now than when I started.
I am currenly living in the house with solar panels and rain water colector. I like cooking with fire and still living wild!
I practice sports like surfing, hiking, etc. that we can practice and I will also show you my way of life as well as a party that I will organize with my friends so that you can get to know the people and culture in Asturias.
I speak English and a little bit of French that it would be very useful for me to continue practicing with you.
Thank you very much and any questions write me without any problem. Welcome!
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Culture
Van life
Sustainability
Books
Plant care
Writing
Carpentry
Cooking & food
Mountain
Water sports
Camping
Cycling
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will be able to know the culture of Asturias, my way of life and my friends in a natural environment. Practice languages and basically have a good time.
Help
I need help to rehabilitate a house, multiple tasks such as gardening, arboristeria, orchard, painting and construction in general.
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Intermediate
English: Intermediate
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
Rural House
What else ...
They can surf, bodyboard, hike, climb, etc. We can also party in Gijón and all kinds of plans that come to mind.
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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.
Can possibly accept pets
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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El lugar es hermoso, comimos muy rico y compartimos muchísimo.
Tambirn aprendí cosas prácticas de vida rural.
Gracias Alvaro por ser tan auténtico, admirable el proyecto que estas llevando.
AGRACIA inspira!!!!
It's hard to put into words the way he welcomed me, introduced me to his… read more
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El lugar es hermoso, comimos muy rico y compartimos muchísimo.
Tambirn aprendí cosas prácticas de vida rural.
Gracias Alvaro por ser tan auténtico, admirable el proyecto que estas llevando.
AGRACIA inspira!!!!
It's hard to put into words the way he welcomed me, introduced me to his… read more
This workaway was unlike any other I have done, rather than feeling like a volunteer or a worker it truly feels like hanging out with a good friend in the beautiful country side of Gijon. One of my main goals for doing the workaway was to learn spanish and Alvaro was an incredible teacher. He was incredibly patient… read more
