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Join me using permaculture principles in Lourosa, Portugal

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  • Description

    Description

    hi,i recently bought a nice land in middel portugal.I am busy into making it a green and othercoloured paradise.I am a 61 years old belgian woman, at the moment suffering from fibromyalgia (muscel and jointpains),but still hopefull being able to cure myself by finding deep inner peace.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Pets
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Languages
    Plant care
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Beach
    Dancing
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I can intoduce you into the alternative life,by going to a choir,wavedance,markets and partys.I can learn you to communicate openly and to go from a mindcentered lifestyle to a heartcentered lifstyle.

  • Help

    Help

    I need help with buildung vegetable beds,permaculturestyle (serious digging).
    I want to build a clayoven.
    I want to build a compost toilet and outdoorshower

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Portuguese: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a clean caravan for visitors,a bit away from the mainhouse,so a bit of privacy.Hot showers only possible when the sun shines (solarpower),and we need to use water consciously.As i dont eat on fixed times,now and then you will have to cook for yourself.I do not have internet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I live at 1 km from the village center,where there is one bar,with internet connection.we are at one hour drive from portugals highest mountain and at 1,5 hour drive from the coast.
    I would like you to communicate openly and respect my need for peacefullness.
    And as I have 2 cats,dogs are not welcome.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a serene outdoor scene, featuring a hammock suspended between two trees, with a body of water and lush greenery in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush grassy field, trees, and bushes, with a blue sky above, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image shows two cats lying on their backs, with one cat\'s head resting on the other, in front of a blurred background. The cats are likely domesticated.
The image shows a small, white, rectangular building with a sloping roof, featuring a large window and a door, set against a backdrop of greenery and a clear sky.
The image depicts a woman with dark hair, smiling and resting her chin on her hand, set against a white background. Her expression is joyful and carefree.

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