Help me creatively manage my home and explore local culture in Bagheria, Italy

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  Description

  Hello ! I'm Ivano from Lazio !
  I decided to move to Sicily from Lazio after my veterinary degree at Perugia just for a vacation for 2 weeks and I 'm still here since 15 years!!
  The multicultural sicilian environment overwhelmed me with its colours, scents, oddities, peculiarities, artistic beauties, but above all for the human warmth extremely manifested by the local people.
  I spend part of my day ( afternoon and some eve) working as small animals vet in a clinic in the city and the rest of the time I take care of my small farm with all animals of different species, sizes and individuality.
  I love to cook different recipes and sharing meals with friends.
  I own more then 1000 different succulents plantsin my house which I love taking care of
  During the weekend I Iike to explore the island with friends and new friends are always welcome!
  In Sicily you can go to the seaside, in the mountains and in the snow, to the operatic or classical theatre, visit a temple, various museums unique in the world, to the natural spa, go around pubs in the center in all seasons, nature trails and if you want even mystical ones, and I haven't mentioned the various delights for all palates... how could I leave this small paradise?

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Learning opportunities are :
  -practicing organic growing and sustainable living methods.
  -enjoy sharing my knowledge and daily life as Small animal Vet
  -to speak in Italian
  -become a good cook or just enjoy my dishes
  -participate in activities and events in Palermo city and interland
  -learn Mediterranean culture and Italian culture.
  -learn how you can enjoy life dividing your time between the relaxing countryside and the spectacular sea thanks to the mild climate provide a safe and welcoming environment.
  -learn as a specialist to look after succulents plants
  -look after and training dogs and cats.

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  Help

  I would like to share my home with those who can help me manage it creatively, sharing food during the day and to know new culture of the universe.Most of the house is already in order, the spaces outside less so I feel the need for new ideas on how to experience spaces and let to someone else to live the space and spend time and helping with so lovely creatures as my dogs, cats, fishes, chichens , quails , parrot Ugo, geese and Elettra the lovely pig, I have an olive grove that I completely neglect, where someone, for example, could also take care of it and take the harvest to make oil and table olives.
  I would like some extra help for painting animals rooms and general maintenance of the fences and boxes.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Italian: Fluent
  German: Beginner
  English: Beginner
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Offro lezioni di italiano in cambio di lezioni di tedesco, inglese, spagnolo. I offer Italian lessons in exchange for German, English and Spanish lessons.
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  Accommodation

  indipendent room
  
  My diet is very particular, I am lactose intolerant and I eat gluten-free but open to any different needs.
  I do prefer organic and fresh food .

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  What else ...

  I offer all the help as I can and all the info for transportation to /from my house -city-aeroport-stations .
  I would be happy to share also free time enjoying sicilian lifestyle with someone with my same interests.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two