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Description
We are a family of 4, plus a dog, a rabbit and three turtles, living in the country near the village of Borgo San Lorenzo, a 40 minutes train trip to Florence. We live in an old ex-farming house placed into the wood, about 6 km from the village. We have a garden around the house. Serena (born 1974) is an architect, Luigi (born 1968) is a teacher, while Jacopo (born in 2008) and Bianca (born in 2011) are students. We are all vegetarian. We are primarily looking for native English speakers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are available to have conversations for students of the Italian language. When we go to work in the morning we are available to give you a lift to Florence or Borgo San Lorenzo, where it is possible to take the train to Florence.
Projects involving children
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Help
We are primarily looking for native English speakers.
We are looking for someone to practice English conversation whit our children.
Languages spoken
English: Beginner
Accommodation
The house is independent with a garden all around. If you are traveling by car there is also parking available right in front. The house is approximately 100 m2. We have a large living room with dining room and kitchen. Inside the house it is only possible to call via WhatsApp as there is not a good telephone signal. The Workawayer will be hosted in an annex near the house, where he will find a place to sleep, a small wardrobe and the bathroom, including internet connection. The annex must be left free during certain hours of the day for family needs. It is possible to take a shower in the main house.
What else ...
In Borgo San Lorenzo: 2 gyms, 15 km biking/walking/jogging path along the river, well assorted books and media library, plentiful of dining options and sociable bars for aperitivo.
Distance to Railway Station: car 10 minutes
Florence: train 40 minutes; bus 45 minutes. Last train Florence to Borgo San Lorenzo: 20:55. Last bus: 22:40
Full equipped nearest hospital: 7 km from our home.
From Florence railway station: Pisa 50 min; Siena 50 min, Lucca 60 min, Rome 90 min, Venice: 2 hrs, Milan 2hrs, Bologna 35 min. Viareggio (Tirrenean Sea), 60 min.
From and in Florence: innumerable options to join guided tours to all the town's sightseeings and day trips to Tuscany.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week
