Language exchange and pet-sitting in a little town near Florence in Tuscany, Italy

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  Description

  I live in Agliana, a little town near Florence in Tuscany. It's a very quiet and green place. Peolpe are kind, and the near of one of the best cities of Italy (Florence, the jewel of Tuscany and Italy too) make it be a perfect mix between quite life and culture.
  I have two cats and three dogs, I ask help for the cats and to sitting and manage the house when I'm absent and for the dogs with me during my stay. The cats are adult, are a male and a female, and are so shy, so they need only to feed them and take care of them. The dogs are 2 males and a female. The males are one Beagle 14th, one Labrador 6th, the old one is so excited, the other is shy and feary. The female is a Spinone 7th and is shy and feary but so lovely.
  Also I ask for a languages/culture exchange.
  I like to collect magnets about different parts of the world, if you bring me one I'll appreciate so much. 😄

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Fashion or beauty

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Cycling

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Agliana is a charming city in Pistoia, a town in the Tuscany region of Italy, surrounded by rolling hills, mountains, and picturesque countryside. The area offers a wide range of activities and attractions to explore:
  Places to Visit
  Pistoia and Prato.
  1. The Cathedrals: ancient cathedrals with beautiful architecture and art.
  2. Piazza del Duomo: The main square of the towns, surrounded by historic buildings and cafes.
  3. Montecatini Terme: A nearby spa town with thermal baths and wellness centers.
  Nearby Destinations
  1. Florence: The capital city of Tuscany, known for its art, architecture, and history.
  2. Lucca: A charming city with a rich history, beautiful architecture, and a vibrant cultural scene.
  3. Pisa: Famous for its leaning tower, Pisa is a must-visit destination in Tuscany.
  Outdoor Activities
  1. Hiking: Explore the surrounding hills and mountains, such as the Pistoiese Mountains and the Apennine Mountains.
  2. Cycling: Ride through the scenic countryside and enjoy the rolling hills and picturesque villages.
  3. Wine Tasting: Visit local wineries and vineyards to taste some of Tuscany's famous wines.
  4. Gardening: Visit the nearby gardens and parks.
  Cultural Events
  1. Pistoia Blues Festival: A music festival held in July, featuring blues and rock music.
  3. Mercato in Piazza: A weekly market selling local produce, crafts, and souvenirs.
  4. In summer there are many local festivals nearby.
  Living in my house you can find quite life with my pets and at the same time discover the beauty of italian lifestyle (mix of culture, divertisment and love of life).

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  Help

  I'like students or adult people would like to spend some time with my pets and like to speak english with me (to improve my english) and share with me their traditional culture (recipes, view of life, music, ideas...)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Italian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Italian/ English
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  Accommodation

  A small bedroom (for couple or friends I can offer my bedroom with a double bed).

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  What else ...

  Near the house (10 min walk) there is a little trainstation to go to the more interestig town I have mentioned before.
  10 min by bus there is a swimming pool.
  On foot you can go to,the supermarket, shops, park, restaurant ....

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Cleo (10 years)

  Cleo is a female three colors long fur cat. She lives on the balcony, come into the house only for food, she doesn't like þo be pet by people, is a wild cat basycally. She like live on her own.

  Pompeo (12 years)

  Pompeo (Peo) is a red male, he is lovely and talckative, but with new people easyly hide himself.

  Toby (7 years)

  Toby is a male of Labrador, he is lovely and shy but in the last months has opened his bounderies to other people. Need to be approached with sweeties ways.

  Bonnie (6 years)

  Bonnie is a female of Spinone Italiano. She is lovely and very shy, need to be approached very carefully and respect for her difficulties in trusting people.

  Benji (14 years)

  Benji is an old and sick beagle, is male, is friendly but assertive, need to be approched with calm and kindly, he could be too excited about the food. It's essential to find the right balance between meeting his needs and calmness.

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