Help with some home projects in a small village in the hills near Guadix, Spain

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  Description

  I am a Canadian retired teacher living in Spain. I had a knee replacement last summer, but have never recovered my strength and stamina. Weeds always grow faster than either vegetables or flowers! I would like to have somebody for a week or two to help me catch up, and to help with the re-staining of all of the wood around the property.
  
  I have a restored watermill with about 3500 m2 of land. The applicant needs to be happy to be around 3 large dogs. I would be looking for someone who is also generally handy, as there are always a myriad of tasks to be done..... No-one is ever bored here!
  
  Fibre op internet. TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime. Own room and bathroom. Minimal cooking. Barbecue skills appreciated!
  
  The village is small, not much “entertainment”, but 3 bars, 1 small supermarket, no public transport. Small gymnasium. Good hiking all around.
  
  I can help with anyone learning Spanish or learning English.
  
  Non smoking policy here!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Water sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I can help with anyone trying to learn either English or Spanish. A non Spanish visitor would get to experience life in a small village in Southern Spain, or a Spanish visitor could get help with English.

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  Help

  I always need help to get unwanted growth under control. This means weeding flower beds and other areas, as well as strimming, for a WorkAwayer with the strength to handle my big strimmer. Not essential. All of the wood fixtures around the place, gates, fences, etc, constantly need re-staining, and I always run out of time to do it all! There may well be various DIY tasks, IF the person has the skills. (Not essential, I am quite practical, just don’t have time!)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am not sure about learning another language, but would be delighted to help anyone with Spanish or English.
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  Accommodation

  Private bedroom ( twin or double) and bathroom,

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  What else ...

  I would probably prefer 1 person, but can accommodate 2 if the 2 fit the bill. And I would really prefer someone over 30, with some experience of life, and gardening. Who knows a weed from a potential flower! Work really needs to be done in the morning when we reach rising temperatures, in the summer monts, usually May to September. However, if someone wants to work in the heat, they are welcome! If it rains, some weeding can still be done, OR help with clearing out the garage/workshop. I would provide a self service breakfast and salad lunch or evening meal, plus 1 cooked meal a day. Help with barbecues is always appreciated! A visitor over 26 with a valid driving license could have some use of a car, or a lift to the nearest bus or railway station in Guadix. The only entertainment in this small village is the bars. The visitor(s) will be able to use the pool, which I usually put into operation in April, and keep in operation until October. There is fibre op internet, Netflix and Amazon Prime TV.
  
  The walking and hiking in the area are excellent, they tell me!
  There is much to see here, notably the Neolithic Site in Gorafe, and the Geopark, with its tours and hiking. Granada is about an hour away, with frequent buses from Guadix, 20 minutes from here. I will not attempt to list the wonders of Granada!
  
  And this area is one of the best in Spain for free tapas with your wine or beer……….

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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

  I have fibre op, with decent speed and very few interruptions.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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