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Host rating
85 %
Last replied
28 Jun 2022
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Description
Hi, we are a family with two children. We live in Grizzana Morandi, between Bologna and Florence on the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. I'm mom Sonia and I work half a day. Dad Federico is a beekeeper. Elan (11years) and Mila (9 years) have difficulty learning English. We would love to learn English with you!
We are friendly and welcoming. We love animals and nature.
We have a dog Pacha and a guinea pig Roxy. Also we have a vegetable garden and a chicken coop.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our Apennines are wonderful! We will be happy to show it to you and let you discover the wonders of the nature of the area. We can introduce you to beekeeping, apiary and honey extraction.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help entertaining our children while we are at work: leisure, homework, English.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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.
Accommodation
We have a free apartment above ours with kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
We have lunch at 1pm and we have dinner at 8pm. We prefer Mediterranean and traditional cuisine with genuine and local products.
What else ...
You will be able to visit Lake Suviana, Corno alle Scale, Rocchetta Mattei, Medieval village La Scola, Naturalistic itineraries that you can follow on foot or by ebike.
The train station is not far to reach Florence, Bologna, Prato, Pistoia.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have full internet access, even I often work from home.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
Even if I just stayed with them for a few weeks, I totally felt like home from the first day! All of them were very welcoming and made me feel like a family member!
The mom, Sonia, is a sun light person! Thank you so much Sonia! I know I… read more
Feedback
Even if I just stayed with them for a few weeks, I totally felt like home from the first day! All of them were very welcoming and made me feel like a family member!
The mom, Sonia, is a sun light person! Thank you so much Sonia! I know I… read more
