Help to build a paradise surrounded by mountains in a national park, Jete, Spain

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  Description

  We are swamped developing Paradise.
  
  We are Marianne (my Partner), Paolo, and Enzo (my son of 20). We are Dutch living near Jete in the mountains.
  
  The Casa stands on 4000m2 of (steep) land full of fruit trees. We are off-grid with electricity from solar panels and water from our water tank (60.000 ltr) fed by a well.
  
  (We also have another 100.000M2 south of Granada in an absolutely beautiful mountain area. It has waterfalls, a river, and caves. We call it 'Alice in Wonderland'. So if we are fully 'workawayed' at the casa', there are eventually more possibilities.)
  
  The Casa is situated in a National Park (Protected Area) in the mountains near Jete/Otivar/Lentegi. Marianne is a fully qualified private nurse and like me very friendly and guest-free. The house can only be reached by 4-wheel drive vehicles or you can park on the water tank at the top of our drive. 117 meters walk later - and after a breathtaking drop - you reach the entrance to the Casa. But please also feel free to use the rear stairs (Stairway To Heaven) that bring you to the Papayas and the guest garden and terrace.
  
  The swimming pool is open May-October.
  
  There are many fruit trees including bananas, papaya, oranges, avocados, mangos, almonds, apples, fig trees, and many fruits, we can't even pronounce the names of.
  
  How can you help:
  Designing/building a large waterfall, finishing The Stairways to Heaven, helping develop a swimming pool shower using rocks and coloured glass, helping make the Gaudi entrance, improving the irrigation system, and even more important: enjoying life here with us fully.
  
  I also have a workshop and build motorbikes and cars. At the moment busy developing a mountain go-kart monster.
  
  We have a Gardner and a Maid so the tedious tasks are not for you (or us).
  
  Single mothers or fathers with child(ren) are also more than welcome.
  
  Picking you up at Malaga airport is also a possibility.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Stay in a truly amazing area (National Park / Protected area) and enjoy fully.
  
  Learn new skills such as building using natural products, learn about irrigation, and above all: Have fun!
  
  Come with me/us/all to the mountains nearby to load beautiful white rocks. We hope helping in warm to hot weather will not scare you away, but there will be ENOUGH time out to enjoy the beautiful area including some amazing waterfalls!
  
  If you speak Spanish and can teach me this would be a big pre!

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Mainly building works of art (using natural products!). I am both an Electrical and Mechanical engineer so can teach you some skills if you would like. But, I am not an artist.
  For example:
  - Wind sculptor entrance;
  - Stairways to Heaven;
  - The Indigenous bird gate;
  - Flintstone shower (sorry, not thought of a better name yet);
  - The Prem Waterfalls;
  - White rock fountain;
  - Teddy bears picnic area;
  - etc
  - etc

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner
  Italian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I wish to learn Spanish. I speak fluent English and Dutch.
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  Accommodation

  Separate guest accommodation (sleeping only) with its own terrace and garden area. The room is small with a double bed and everything is new! Has electricity and a fan. And the door can be locked.
  Food will be provided by your hosts. We share the cooking and keeping things clean. You also have your own terrace for the moments you(s) would rather be alone.
  For a family (mother or father with child(eren)) there are enough possibilities for safe additional accommodation.

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  What else ...

  Please look on the web for Otivar / Jete / Lentegi to find out more. We are east of Otivar. We have 4x4 cars so could be fun! There are too many beaches to name here but start with Almuñécar (20 minutes away) on Google Maps.

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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

  The wifi works well most of the time. Download 40 Mbps - Upload 4 Mbps.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Anything larger than a VW bus we can discuss.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  As long as the pets are not scared of Scorpions, Snakes, and Orange Spiders: YES!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week