Come and help us around a lighthouse while learning about Angolan and Portuguese culture in Namibe, Angola

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  Description

  We're Luis and Alice, and we've lived at the remote lighthouse of Santa Marta since 2019.
  Simplicity is our way of life.
  The lighthouse, which is still fully functional, was built in 1925. We've worked hard to get it back to its former glory.
  There's an 1km beach, that is secluded and protected, where we protect and study sea turtles.
  Near the lighthouse we have a small private bay, which we want to transform into a natural aquarium, in the near future. Currently, it is still our means of subsistence.
  It's a very quit place, isolated from the population, because the access is difficult, only possible with a 4x4 car. There is limited water, no communication network, just 8km away and limited electricity.The weather changes between sunny and windy days.
  
  The place have unspoiled nature, and our goal is to maintain that, becoming self-sustaining, having the smallest ecological footprint.
  
  We want to turn the lighthouse active with the essencials maritime services and create conditions for small-scale ecotourism, with a small family restaurant, with the environmental massification as a main focus.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Enjoy our peaceful, secluded and unspoiled place, the lovely beach and the warm climate.
  Learn about the angolan and portuguese culture and learn portuguese with us.

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  Help

  We need professional fisherman, Professional divers (underwater activities). Professional builders who know how to work with stone and adobe (local materials).

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Portuguese: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  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 travellers stay in the lighthouse's annex room, however, meals are in the main house, where we live, and where we socialize, to share experiences

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  What else ...

  The lighthouse is located on a cape, it's an isolated area so there's no transports, just our personal car (4x4). Towards the south there's a beautiful coastline with beaches and the Namibe desert. To the north, there are also several beaches along the way to Benguela.
  120 km from the lighthouse we have the second highest mountain in Angola (Serra das Neves).

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  No expected hours. volunteering is by free will, but no more than 25 hours per week, 5 hours a day

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