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I live in a village in North Central Bularia (about 20 km from Veliko Tarnovo, and even closer to Gorna Oryahovitsa). From these cities you can easily reach other Bulgarian / European destinations.
I love the peacefulness of living in a village; yet having easy accessibility to cities nearby.
I have a lot of land; many fruit trees, strawberries (so I've been told - I need to trim the high weeds to find them first!); grape vines, and more.
I have volunteered most of my life in one way or another (recorded books on tape for the blind, prepared taxes for low income families, fund-raised for various causes, and volunteered in the US Peace Corps). Volunteering with the Peace Corps is how I originally came to Bulgaria. I've always wanted to be able to host volunteers. Over the years, so many people have helped me (when I volunteered) as I made my transition to living in Europe, and I would like to pay it forward.Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I would really like to be able to show others the Bulgaria that I have come to know and love. The village life is one of peacefulness, but the 'Stara Planina' mountains are not too far away, and I am happy to make suggestions if you are interested in visiting the Black Sea in your time off. I go on weekend hikes from time to time with a local hiking group, and you would be welcome to join!
Help
Looking around my house, basement, yard, and barn I see many opportunities that volunteers can help with, depending on your skills and preferences. I think 4 or 5 days/ week for 4-5 hours is good.
*️️ Cleaning out / organizing my basement
*️️ Helping with the fruit trees and grape vines - this could be pruning, laying mulch, picking the fruit, etc..
*️️ Cleaning / levelling the ground in the barn - I'd like the to become more of an open air fitness area in the future
*️️ Gardening (I'm still learning)
*️️ Coming up with ideas for landscaping (I'm so new to this, it would be great to hear other's thoughts)
*️️ General maintenance - I have projects galore - I'm sure we can agree on a specific one prior to arrival
I have a kitchen and food. I am NOT a vegetarian; but, veggies are plentiful in the summer here if you are :)HeasdLanguages
Languages spoken
Bulgarian: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Norwegian: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I speak Bulgarian and am happy to share some of what I've learned. I am interested in learning more Spanish and Portuguese.Accommodation
i have a small 2 room guesthouse with it's own keys for anyone staying here; and, plenty of outdoor space if you prefer to camp. I have an indoor toilet, and outdoor toilet. I am looking to renovate the roof of my barn, and add stairs and a proper floor to an upper level in the barn in the future..to look out at the stars.
What else ...
Heads up = I do have cats. They are all outdoor cats, but they love being petted.
Since I am just starting out here at Workaway as a host, I think 1-3 week stays would be best as I test the waters; and possibly longer stays in the future.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
My internet is based on a Netbox. I don't tend to have problems with it, but I also do not watch or stream much. I work online. I had two full-time students watch my house previously, and their classes were online. They had no problems with the internet that I am aware of.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two