Exchange perspectives and share our way of life here in Hoyvík, the Faroe Islands

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  Description

  Hello,
  
  My name is Elsa Maria. I am fortunate to have been born in the Faroe Islands, and I have a deep love for our nature, animals, and our wild, unpredictable weather.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Photography

  

  Gardening

  

  Animals

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We look forward to welcoming you to our home. By hosting people from different cultures, we hope to exchange perspectives and share our way of life here in the Faroe Islands.
  
  During your stay, we can offer you the opportunity to learn some of the Faroese language and connect with our local community, including my daughter, my three-year-old granddaughter, and our neighbors. You will also get to spend time with our dog, horse, sheep, and geese. Additionally, we would be happy to share some traditional Faroese food with you if you would like to try it.

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  Help

  I am looking for help with several projects and would like to provide more detail about what the stay will involve.
  
  The primary tasks include gardening, painting the house, and assisting with repairs to the animal fencing. I am interested in doing these tasks together, as it provides a great opportunity to share skills and collaborate along the way.
  
  I hope this information helps you decide if this would be a good fit for you.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Danish: Fluent
  Faroese: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We speak Faroese, Danish, and English. We are also very open to learning some of your language during your stay; for example, we would be interested in learning some German.
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  Accommodation

  We want to ensure you have a clean and secure place to stay during your visit.
  
  We are pleased to offer you a private apartment within our home. The space includes a bedroom, a combined kitchen and living area, and a bathroom equipped with a shower and a washing machine.
  
  Regarding meals, you are more than welcome to join us at our table; we enjoy a wide variety of foods. We would also love to experience some of your own cooking if you would like to share a meal with us.

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  What else ...

  We are looking forward to your stay. Here is some information regarding transportation and local activities in Tórshavn, as well as our house rules.
  
  Local Area and Transport
  We live in Tórshavn, where city bus travel is free of charge. In our immediate area, there are several lovely paths leading downtown or suitable for a casual walk.
  
  For exploring further, there are affordable and reliable bus and ferry connections throughout the Faroe Islands. If you enjoy hiking or walking tours, the islands offer many excellent trails with stunning views.
  
  House Rules
  Please note that we do not allow smoking inside the house.

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  molly

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