Various DIY projects and Italian lifestyle in historical Gioia del Colle

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  Description

  I’m Peppe,
  an Italian guy that after having travel the world for fun, working, and outdoor activity, has decide to settle down in the south of Italy, at least for now :-).
  
  I live in a historical house in the historical center of Gioia del Colle (BARI) together with my mother - a typical Mediterranean mamma who never stop :-). My father and I restored the house in the 90s, but frankly speaking it was/is a long term project that is never ending :-).
  
  I work as remote programmer for Yale University and for some international no-profit foundations. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities such as caving, canyoning, rafting, hiking, biking adventure. My handyman skills, coupled with a good mindset (that's why I was working at Yale :-)), enable me to come up with solutions for any challenge—which is why my caving nickname is "el selvaje" (with "e" for that Italian flavor :-)).

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The workaway guests will enjoy the typical welcome life style of south Italian family. My mother only speak Italian, she is very sweet and easy going, you will understand her without any words.
  I’m full of ideas for DIY project so you will learn a lot by doing.

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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

  If you decide to join my house/life style you will get involve in several DIY projects such as:
  
  - Wall painting
  - Old furniture restoring
  - Fire wood cutting and collection
  - Carpenter work
  - Furniture moving and re-location
  - Furniture and wall decoration and re-painting
  - Cooking south Italian traditional food
  - Vegetable and fruit harvesting from friends and family garden
  - Welding and iron cleaning
  - Bike fixing
  - From time to time we host cyclist guests and will get involved in dinner preparation and welcome them.
  - Helping my mother in keep the house clean and tidy, and cooking
  - Going to local market for buy local fresh vege.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Portuguese: Intermediate
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  The workaway guests will have their own private room and bathroom, and they will be responsible for keeping them clean and tidy.To facilitate an easy integration into our family lifestyle, I would suggest joining us for one week initially, with the option to extend your stay if you/we feel comfortable.

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  What else ...

  The town is served by the local train and you can reach BARI and other destination in an easy way. The town has the basic needs in walking distance.
  During your free time you will have the opportunity to join the local Club who organize hiking, biking, caving activities. Of-course over there everybody will only speak Italian so will get involved in a full immersion Italian language course :-). I'm also an active member of the Club.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  You can use the internet connection for your private work. You will have a very silent room and desk.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have an area where you can park the van but it is 1km a way from the house

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week