Help our family with our DIY projects in Marco de Canaveses, Portugal

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  Description

  We are Miracy (Trinidad & Tobago), Jeroen (The Netherlands), our son Lucas is 11 and our daughter Mila is 7. We are currently living in our campervan whilst renovating a house and a ruin 1 hour away from Porto in the city of Marco de Canaveses.
  
  The property includes an old vineyard with olive tress and various fruit trees. There is enough space to accommodate a few campervans. Our project is still in the early stages and we just need a few extra hands to assist with the garden and general maintenance of the property.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are a multilingual family from the Netherlands and the Caribbean. We have embraced our new life in Portugal and enjoy sharing our experiences in a beautiful hillside environment.
  
  We both are creative artistic people who are passionate about our environment. We are also part of a growing international community within our area and the neighbouring city of Amarante.

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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

  Currently our focus will be to finish our bathroom and renovate the rest of the house. Anyone enthusiastic about architecture, renovating houses, or just improving your building skills are welcome to assist us.
  
  This space is ideal for gardening enthusiasts and van lifers. So general clearing of the grass and maintenance of the outdoor surroundings.
  
  We also love cooking and sharing our meals together, once our vegetable garden is up and running we will utilize the produce for our consumption.
  
  The tasks are flexible and project based, you are free to choose what you feel most comfortable with.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate
  Portuguese: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are interested in improving our Portuguese, French, Spanish and any new language is a plus.
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  Accommodation

  The accommodation is modest as we are still renovating our house.
  We have many areas which are ideal for camping. We have tents and bedding available.

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  What else ...

  There are many hiking trails, beautiful rivers and the lovely villages to visit. The city of Porto is 1 1/2 to 2 hours by train. We love meeting new people and enjoy exchanging ideas. However, if you prefer, our space allows lots of privacy as well. We also prefer non-smokers.

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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

  We can accommodate campervans and any vehicle up to 3500kg. From the main road the property is accessed via cobble-stone roads. We DO NOT allow people pulling caravans to visit us, as it seems a bit challenging to make certain manoeuvres.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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