Help me turn my place into a beautiful oasis outside Coquimbo, Chile

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  Description

  Hello Workawayers,
  My name is Bárbara I'm 39 years old and I live near to Coquimbo in a farm area which is called Pan de Azúcar.
  I am a very fun woman and I really like to share with people, it would be ideal if they also spoke some Spanish.
  I live alone in my own little house on the prairie, but my parents also have their house here.
  we are constantly needing help to weed the land and clear the trees so they have a good season.
  
  Currently my English is very weak, so I am very interested in receiving travelers at home to help me strengthen my English.
  
  I live in the countryside, an agricultural area that is increasingly populated, getting there is possible by collective locomotion and private car. In front of my house my parents live who are older adults with reduced mobility. sometimes we need help with my parents.
  I have a room where you can sleep comfortably and warm, you need to use your own sleeping bag.
  
  I am available for those who wish to come home and share their culture with us, we can do some walks and visits to nearby places.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You are going to experient life in the Chilean countryside and will improve your Spanish skills. In exchange, I hope to improve my English or learn another language. In addition to that you get to know Coquimbo and La Serena explained by a local :)

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  Help

  We need help in several aspects.
  -I need to strengthen my English, so can you help me with grammar and vocabulary.
  -Because we live in a rural area, we need help with land clearing, tree trimming, weeding, and watering.
  -We need help to wash our pets, 2 dogs (Canela and Pepa) and 1 cat (pelu).
  -My parents are elderly, they need help with house cleaning and yard work.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  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

  I live alone so I have two beds that you can use to stay, I have showers with hot water, although sometimes the power goes out and you have to bathe with buckets.I have internet.

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  What else ...

  In your Freetime you can visit La Serena and Coquimbo or go to the beach which is 30 minutes away (by car) or we do something together.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

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