Stay in a traditional farm and help with gardening, animal care and building projects in Trinidad, Uruguay

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  Description

  Hello, I am Néstor and I am living in a traditional chacra breeding cattle and sheep. This includes daily tasks as looking after the sheep and cow herds (sometimes riding a horse) and caring for them (bringing food and water, vaccinating and other tasks). Sowing is done the whole year, fences must be newly built or repaired. I live with seven dogs trained to help me with the herds and I have four cats. I have an organic garden where I want to plant vegetable.
  
  Hola soy Néstor y vivo en una chacra tradicional criando ganado (vacas y ovejas). Esto incluye tareas diarias como cuidar los rebaños de vacas y ovejas (a veces montando a caballo) y cuidarlos (llevar comida y agua, vacunar y otras tareas). La siembra se realiza todo el año, los cercos eléctricos deben ser de nueva construcción o de reparación. Vivo con siete perros entrenados para ayudarme con los rebaños tengo cuatro gatos. Tengo un huerto orgánico donde quiero plantear vegetales.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The chacra is situated in Flores, a couple of kilometres from Trinidad. You can easily arrive there by bus and I could pick you up from the bus terminal. During your stay you will get an insight in how life of a uruguayan gaucho really looks like. You can learn anything you are interested in about working with cattle. In your free time you can hang around the chacra, go for a walk or visit nearby places as the small city of Trinidad (there are often animal shows and auctions), or the Ecoparque.
  
  La chacra está situada en Flores, a un par de kilómetros de Trinidad. Puedes llegar fácilmente en autobús y puedo recogerte en el terminal. Durante tu estadía podrás experimentar la "vida real" de un gaucho uruguayo. Podrás aprender todo lo que te interese sobre el trabajo con ganado. En tu tiempo libre puedes dar un paseo o visitar lugares cercanas como la pequeña ciudad de Trinidad (suele haber muestras y subastas de animales) o el Ecoparque.

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  Help

  First of all I need help to take care of my animals in the chacra. Sometimes I need to visit my cattle that is further away and won't be there for two days. The dogs and cats need to be fed, and some things around the house be done. Apart from that I am thankful for any help provided that can be with the animals, around the house or the garden. There are always things that have to be done. Initiative much appreciated!
  
  Sobre todo necesito apoyopara cuidar a mis animales en la chacra. A veces me toca visitar a mi ganado que está más lejos y no estaré en la chacra por unos 2-3 días. Durante estos días es necesario alimentar a los perros y gatos y hacer unas cosas en la casa. Aparte de esto agradezco cualquier ayuda brindada que pueda ser con los animales, en la casa o en el jardín. Siempre hay cosas para hacer. ¡Se agradece mucho la iniciativa!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  The chacra is a small rural house. You will have a room on your own and we will share the bathroom and kitchen. There is wifi and hot water. There is also a fireplace to warm up in cold times. If you are travelling by motorhome there is much space to find a spot. Regarding food preferences: I like eating a lot of vegetable and fruit but there is also always meat in the house (including the fridge).
  
  La chacra es una pequeña casa rural. Tendrás una habitación para ti y compartiremos el baño y la cocina. Hay wifi y agua caliente. También hay una estufa para calentarse en las épocas de frío. Si viajas en motorhome hay mucho espacio para encontrar sitio. En cuanto a las preferencias alimentarias: me gusta comer muchas verduras y frutas, pero siempre hay también carne en casa (incluida la heladera).

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  What else ...

  Respect an tolerance are values that are important to me in any cultural exchange.
  
  El respeto y la tolerancia son valores que me importan en cada encuentro y cada intercambio cultural.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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