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Description
We live in a masia in the countryside, 15 minutes walking distance to the nearest village, Riudoms (the village where the most famous architecht in the world, Antoni Gaudí, was born). Riudoms is aprox 100 km away from barcelona (1.5h by train), 10 km to the nearest beach (Cambrils), and 30 km to the Montsant mountains.
We are: me, my youngest daughter Karen (11), ocasionally my other two daughters, Fiona and jana, two dogs (Maia and Cooper), a few cats, hens, bees and other wild animals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get to experience the mediterranean way of living (sun, food, siesta), while being close to nature.
You will also learn about how water mines work, their history and heritage.
If you are interested in sustainability, we can share our experiences with you about compost, bee keeping and preserving fruits.
Of course we will explain you about catalan culture, language and food, and invite you to join us in any cultural activities happening in the village or nearby.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are trying to restore an old water mine that transports water to our "bassa" (a typical catalan pool used to water the fields, that we also use as a swimming pool during the summer).
We have located 11 wells of this mine, and we need to remove sand and stones from the inside, so the water can flow through the mine again, using these wells.
I cannot do it by myself, as I need someone helping from outside with a rope while I am inside the mine (you don´t have to go inside the mine yourself, it´s not dangerous and it´s not a heavy duty).
Additionally, my youngest daughter needs to practise her poor english and it would be great to have someone that speaks with her ocasionally (for example during meals, not formal lessons).
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We can teach catalan and spanish. My daughter needs to practise english.
Accommodation
You will sleep in one of my older daugther´s bedrooms, in an old countryside house.
Home cooked meals will also be provided and you are more than welcome to cook with us if you want (but it´s not required).
What else ...
Riudoms is a small village and there are other villages nearby that you can also visit, as well as nice walking routes in nature. We will recommend you places to visit and explain you how to get there.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a big space, you can park a big or small van if needed. There´s not much shadow.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week - Máximo 4 horas al día, 5 días a la semana
Feedback (2)
On the other hand Franzi and Ilaria are the kind of friend you would… read more
Even before I visited Xavier's home I experienced a good way of communication. Xavi always texted back within hours, this gave me the impression that everything would be fine. I noticed that there was room for any question. It was great that he suggested to pick me up at… read more
Coco worked very hard helping to open one of the wells, and getting earth and stones out of the well until we found the mine that was under it and the water started… read more
We had very hot days, but Clara has a great capacity to adapt to any situation and challenge: she worked hard and always contributed to have a nice… read more
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On the other hand Franzi and Ilaria are the kind of friend you would… read more
Even before I visited Xavier's home I experienced a good way of communication. Xavi always texted back within hours, this gave me the impression that everything would be fine. I noticed that there was room for any question. It was great that he suggested to pick me up at… read more
Coco worked very hard helping to open one of the wells, and getting earth and stones out of the well until we found the mine that was under it and the water started… read more
We had very hot days, but Clara has a great capacity to adapt to any situation and challenge: she worked hard and always contributed to have a nice… read more
