Help with my earthen tiny house project in San Mateo, Mexico

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  Description

  Hi! My names Sean, and I’m working on some communally owned land to try and live and learn sustainability! So far I’m working on building a earthen tiny house, planting fruit trees, building up the soil, and getting the different parts of life (cooking, water, bathroom, shelter) sorted as I go!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I can teach the theory and practice of natural building, carpentry, and permaculture/agroecology, as well as happily give lessons in English or the basics of Spanish.

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  Help

  The main thing I’d like help with is finishing the tiny house! I’ve got most of the structure up, and will be working on finishing the wattle and daub (mud/reed) walls and getting in the windows and doors! Other help might include cooking, compost-pile making, or making improvements to the living situation!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Happy to give English or intermediate Spanish lessons! (I’ve had some experience giving both)
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  Accommodation

  Tents and wood stove cooking! As the house is still underway the lifestyle’s living off the land! I have 2 extra tents and some extra blankets, the weather is sunny and dry during the day and chilly at nights (sometimes down to freezing!) so bring warm clothes and sleeping gear if you have it!

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  What else ...

  San Mateo is a beautiful and very peaceful small town in the mountains. There isn’t much in the way of tourism, so it’s a great way to see a very sincere part of Mexico. There’s a beautiful river, a waterfall, lovely walks and views. We’re about an hours hike through the forest to get to town, on the way back you catch catch a Moro taxi if you like!

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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

  The roads a little rough, but most vans should make it through!

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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?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

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