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Description
German family living on Sao Miguel with 6 cats, surrounded by beaches and vulcanoes. Moved here to ensure healthy eventide for our mothers and stayed after their passing on. Quinta consists of two houses (barrier-free) and big garden. Min. stay 2 weeks. Helper should speak some English, have drivers license (gear shift) and should be skilled in craftsmanship for minor maintenance works and help with painting and renovating. An entire house with kitchen for self-catering will be provided.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Interests
Animals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn German, exchange the Portuguese language, about Azorean culture, flora&fauna on a subtropical island in the Atlantic. Learn surfing, big game fishing, go for a hike, horse ride or do Yoga in your leisure time.
Help
We are currently renovating the houses and need help with that. No major requirements, just some help with mostly painting, some carpenteering and gardening.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are interested to improve our Portuguese. French or Spanish would be fun as well.
Accommodation
Own house on the Quinta, incl. 3 bedrooms (accessible by wheelchair, bathroom for handicapped). The house if fully equipped for self-catering. A bicycle can be provided.
What else ...
Our Quinta is centrally located on the island. Beaches to surf can be reached within 10 min., vulcanic hotsprings within 40 min. A bicycle for private use is provided.
We are pet esp. cat lovers just in case you have an allergy.
We have a flexible schedule for work pinned in the room, which can be discussed ahead.
We only have one car which is not for use by the Workawayer, else we have a bus station in 10 min. walking distance or you can hire a rental car.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (10)
We couldn’t find anyone more patient for our Alzheimer lady!
Annet was super sweet and never lost patience while playing games or going for a walk in the garden with our ladies and cats 😊.
She also had no problem with cleaning the house and was always in a good mood - although she went through difficult times...… read more
The work here is very nice. Walking with the moms, playing games, sometimes we watch photo s together. When the moms are tired and are sleeping a litlle bit more I ve helped with cleaning the house, car ect.....But there is also plenty time to explore the Island and really…... it is almost… read more
He is very sensitive with elderlies and never looses patience!
Also, he is super… read more
You can tell that she is an experienced traveler, always being respectful and careful, esp. regarding her own safety.
Our ladies enjoyed her big smiles playing games and walking in the garden - and her helpful manner when they felt down in the heat. Her medical knowledge… read more
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We couldn’t find anyone more patient for our Alzheimer lady!
Annet was super sweet and never lost patience while playing games or going for a walk in the garden with our ladies and cats 😊.
She also had no problem with cleaning the house and was always in a good mood - although she went through difficult times...… read more
The work here is very nice. Walking with the moms, playing games, sometimes we watch photo s together. When the moms are tired and are sleeping a litlle bit more I ve helped with cleaning the house, car ect.....But there is also plenty time to explore the Island and really…... it is almost… read more
He is very sensitive with elderlies and never looses patience!
Also, he is super… read more
You can tell that she is an experienced traveler, always being respectful and careful, esp. regarding her own safety.
Our ladies enjoyed her big smiles playing games and walking in the garden - and her helpful manner when they felt down in the heat. Her medical knowledge… read more
She has a lot of patience and motivation to turn every hour into quality time :blush:.
We are immensely grateful for her support and hope she one day returns to our beautiful… read more
Liebevolle, empathische Menschen und außergewöhnliche Katzen bereicherten in diesen Wochen mein Leben.
Es war mein erster Workaway Einsatz und sicher nicht mein letzter.
Mona, Ralf vielen Dank für alles.
Viel Glück weiterhin und gute Erfahrungen wünsche ich von Herzen
Nine is a very wise, sensitive and patient lady, always positive and full of creative ideas how to spend fun time with our moms.
We hope she will return one day and wish her all the best for her travelling future.
We miss you, Nine!
Also, she knows a lot about nutrition and healthy food and therefore spoiled us with gourmet cuisine - obrigada!
We send her our warmest regards and wish… read more
Ralf and me can highly recommend her good spirit helping with all challenges in the garden, the house, and esp. her social skills and patience with elderly care.
Hope to see her again… read more
Mona and Ralf are great great host. They always helped me and made sure if everything is OK.
I very much enjoyed the time we spent together, they even took me to beaches, horse riding, lakes, hot springs, special lunch and… read more
The work with the two women was very pleasant. They both are cuties. Also we had enough leisure time to discover the island. At last we fell in love with one of the cats :-) We had a great time there and felt more like a part of the family as an employee. We can highly… read more
Her uncomplicated and honest way to support us with almost everything on our Quinta is highly appreciated.
We wish her all the best for her next travels and hope to see her… read more
