French and English speakers welcome in Bardovci, Macedonia

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  Description

  Authentic Macedonian cultural experience in a beautiful village house. ISO someone with curiosity and engagement to visit us and share experience. Especially interested in a person who can provide vacation help with our 7.5 year old girl while she is out of school. Our 14 year old computer scientist is also keen for adventures.
  
  Our family of four speaks three languages: English, French, and Macedonian. We have lived in Macedonia for 17 years but mom and dad originate from the U.S. and France. So, we know all the little corners of the country to visit. One of us is vegan and the rest of us eat mainly vegetarian meals. We have one car.
  
  Our lagotto romagnolo is called Lucy.
  
  We are committed to living sustainably (even with an OUTDOOR POOL). We're learning survival gardening as a team. and are currently growing vegetables from seed. We love music and dance and movement and yoga. We attend the philharmonic roughly once per month.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are entrepreneurs working in technology (dad) and communications (mom). Mom was a juice bar barista and loves to make green juices and smoothies. She can also teach you how to make espresso-based coffee drinks. We practice batch cooking. We know Macedonian cuisine and culture. We also grow cactus, so you can learn about these amazing plants with us.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are are looking for the right person/people to engage with our 7 year old daughter and 14 year old son. She attends Ecole Francaise Internationale de Skopje. He is in 8th grade and loves engineering, art, and science. We want someone interested in excursions to the city, 4-5 hours of engaged time together at home, and/or who can speak French most of the time. That person will love arts, crafting, baking, singing, dancing, and getting outside. Swimming is a must! We swim every day in thee summer for at least an hour.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Macedonian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Seeking child care for a creative 7 1/2 year old: English and French speakers welcome!
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  Accommodation

  You will have a private space of your own with a twin sized bed. You will have access to a washer for your clothes. There are 2 bathrooms in our home, so we will share these as needed. We eat twice daily together: at noon and between 1700-1800. When it is cold, we sit around an indoor table. In summer, we eat outside as much as possible.

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  What else ...

  A local bus is available and runs twice an hour from our village to the capital city, Skopje. Skopje is a lovely place to visit. Museums are located downtown. Specific neighborhoods sell niche items and foods. Matka Canyon is a must-see. We are also connected with organic farmers and truffle hunting groups.

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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

  Excellent Wi-Fi. Dedicated working space. We also work from home.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have a calm dog and a back garden. As long as the animals get along, there could be space for everyone.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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