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15 Feb 2024
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Since all the works around the house are mostly done, now we are preparing to build new fence around the property...
The spring is coming and better weather, that means we will be focus on outside works.
hello everyone .My name is Nuno... after many years(14) traveler around the world and spent many time helping others hosts ,now is my time to be on the other side and ask for help.
cause the corona, i moved recently back to Portugal,and need help to rebuild/renovate an house at the heart of the Peneda Geres national park.
the spot is amazing surrendered by mountains, nature , waterfalls, wild animals. the is house is located 1100m above see levels, means can be cold also in summer .
one part of house is ready with all the facilities to use. complete kitchen , running water, 24h power, toilets and hot shower, heating , living room. no wifi yet, can use data from phone.
the plan is to extended the house with new outside kitchen and living area.
apart helping in the house there a big garden to take care about, and a small farm to grow some crops .
the location is remote and isolated , there are no bars or shops near by. we go to the nearest town, to shopping at market or supermarket. there are a car to move around can go for a beer near by.
there are few local neighbors, who mostly are farmers .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
the opportunity to living and learning in the mountains , eat and try the local food, enjoying the local tradition, listen tell and share stories.
We will live together and sharing the day by day, also apart from the " help"...lots of friends and family are coming very often, mean will be very welcome to join all activities
Help
since the hard works with stones and cement are done, the next projects are , carpenter, tasks with wood, wiring , plumbing ,take care of garden and small farm...im happy with new ideas,
if you have any this skills is a must, if not but happy to learn you are welcome .
apart helping in the house works, there a big garden to take care about, and a small farm to grow some crops .potatoes, Beans, pumpkin, corn already seeded...
i would like have help for 4/5 hours a day , from Monday to Friday. would be nice some flexibility , if there are a important job/task to be done or be finished , can happen more hours that day...we can relax next day...
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
there are an big room like a dorm with 10 beds with mattress, linen , blanket. Shared toilet and shower.
the food is included , normally we cook and eat together. there are always food to cook / eat around... and wine...if any special diet or food are welcome, we can try to balance the kitchen...
we go together to the market / supermarket once twice a week
What else ...
there are a lots of things to see and enjoy around.... trekking, climbing, canyoning, waterfalls , lakes, rivers, natural spring hot water, we can organizing tours around
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
