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Hi everyone! I 'm a Sicilian Equine Vet living in the countryside 25 km away from Palermo city. In my rural house I live by myself and I got 1 horse, 1 goat, 6 chickens and 7 quails, 3 cats and 2 dogs. There is a vegetable family garden, fruits and olives trees and many different succulents plants.
I've been working for long time in UK as locum equine vet and now I'm re-establishing in my land . I really like to give tips about what to do and eat around , share my knowledge about Sicilian culture and history and discovered new ones maybe together!
Sicily has 111 cultural sites, 26.4% of all Italian ones, its thousand-year history, is a land kissed by the sun, fertile on land and sea, and has been the seat of numerous dominations, each of which has left a permanent cultural nuance, contributing to the vision of Sicily as an emblem of multiculturalism.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
Farming
Art & design
Books
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Animals
Team sports
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning opportunities are :
-practicing organic growing and sustainable living methods.
-enjoy sharing my knowledge and daily life as Equine Vet
-speak Italian
-feeding and learning how to take care of the animals
-learning how to cook Mediterranean dishes.
-participate in activities and events in Palermo city and surroundings.
Help
I'm looking for people who love animals and care about their well-being. Responsible, clean, positive and propositive people are welcome.
The spirit of initiative is hoped, especially of projects created sustainable and creative.
Housekeepers are very pleasing.
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I would love to learn Spanish, german.
Accommodation
Independent room , in 4 bedrooms house on 2 levels, plus living room , 2 toilets , garages , etc
I'm vegetarian but tolerant to different tastes.
I 'm happy to share my organic food and everything necessary will be guaranteed according to the tastes and desires of the palates. I'm a good cook , I like have meals ready too, I 'm a Pizza lover :)
If you like hiking it is possible to go down into the valley into the small grove, for more challenging routes there is the Ficuzza forest nearby.
Clear agreements and long friendship: keep clean common space and keep basic hygiene it is appreciate and request.
What else ...
No people allergic to animals hair , please. Dogs and cats live inside too.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet connection is good, plenty space for people who loves stay quiet and reserved.
Space for parking camper vans
Caravans are welcome. My photos show the small slope to get to my house.
Can possibly accept pets
TBC , depending of kind of animals and temperament.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Alex takes care of you like you are family and makes you part of her little sanctuary.
There's plenty of opportunity to learn and grow.
I will definitely come back soon.
