Enjoy a peaceful life at the Rio Guadiana in Andalusia, Spain

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  Description

  Hi, I'm Torsten and I could really do with some help right now,
  So if you're in the area and can make a last-minute decision, you're more than welcome!
  In February, we had flooding from the river here, and the aftermath of that event has kept me very busy with work on the land.
  
  I'm in my late fifties, but young at heart. I come from Germany and ended up settling here in the area a few years ago while travelling.
  I live on my finca right on the Rio Guadiana, in a small house, together with Luna, my gentle dog and with Oscar and Lulu, my two cats.
  There is about one hectare of land with mainly olive trees, some orange and fig trees, some grapevines and a vegetable garden.
  I love cooking (vegetarian) and enjoy good and healthy food, I bake my own bread. I love nature and try to keep my ecological footprint as small as possible.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Culture

  

  Van life

  

  Farming

  

  Pets

  

  Plant care

  

  Sustainability

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Animals

  

  Music
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am very interested in cultural exchange and enjoy every new experience and insight that life gives me and that I can share. I love having deep conversations and philosophising.
  We can learn language from each other and shareing knowledge about crafts, gardening, permaculture and sustainable living.
  I would like to learn more about Qui-Gong and Yoga. Also I would like to improve my Spanish.
  
  Music has accompanied me throughout my life, even though I have no formal musical training. Making music together is fun and I find it fulfilling. You are playing an instrument? Bring it if you like! I’m playing bass and little guitar.
  
  When interacting with people, respect and empathy are most important to me. Respecting privacy and treating each other responsibly are key priorities.
  
  Come with your friends or bring your family.
  Enjoy a peaceful and simple life surrounded by nature.

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  Help

  Volunteers can contribute to daily work as well as individual projects according to their individual preferences and interests. I particularly appreciate the creative aspect of this!
  
  Daily work on the finca, such as:
  - Tending the vegetable garden
  - Cooking meals for the community
  - Preparing and preserving harvested fruit
  - Various activities in the finca, e.g. chopping canha, mowing grass, making firewood
  - Handling tools and equipment
  - Keeping everything clean and in good condition
  
  For the the olive harvest from October to December, I would like to bring a team of volunteers together. This would mean a reliable stay of 2, maybe 3 months. Coming in your own camper would certainly be an advantage here. The harvest is a lot of work, but it's also fun and a great experience. You will learn about olive oil production, how to prune the trees and you will receive your own olive oil!
  
  Do you have craft skills such as woodworking or natural stone working, or other craft experience? Are you a carpenter, plumber or bricklayer? Then you might be interested in one or more of my planned projects.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I like to improve my Spanish.
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  Accommodation

  There's my old Mercedes bus, converted to a camper van with a double bed, an extra guest bed for possibly a child or two, sitting are with dining table, a wood burning stove, a tiny kitchen with fridge and two flame gas cocker, 12 volt solar power.
  
  We live completely off the grid here, have a drinking water source, cook with gas, heat with wood, use solar energy and have a composting toilet.

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  What else ...

  In your time off you can explore the beautiful Andalusia and Algarve. Meet up with the many friendly and welcoming people in a multi-cultural community on Spanish and Portuguese sides of the river. We have music nights, concerts and festivals in the nearby villages on several occasions during the year. Water sports, boat trips, great hiking and biking era. Depending on the season, fishing is possible.
  
  Families are welcome!
  Here is plenty of space for your camper van or caravan!
  If the chemistry is right, a longer stay is possible.
  
  The nearest village is about 10 km away, the nearest town 30 km. In emergencies, I will of course arrange transport, but if you want to be independent, you should be mobile.

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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

  Here is plenty of space for more than one camper van or caravan.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have several dogs (all females) here in the surrounding fincas, who get along well as a team.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Lulu (6 years)

  Lulu is a female cat from a litter born to a former neighbour in Portugal. She had a loving upbringing with a caring mother. She loves to hunt at night and is very independent.

  Oscar (7 years)

  Oscar is a male cat who was born on the streets of Alcoutim, Portugal. He is shy, but very affectionate once he has gained confidence. He loves to cuddle.

  Luna (6 years)

  Luna is a dog who was abused by her first owner, a hunter. Three years ago, I took her in from a good friend who died of cancer. She is very shy and concerned about strangers.

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