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Hi ! We are a family of 4 (with 2 kids of 6 and 2 years old) living in the forest beside the river but close to the village (Goyave in Guadeloupe). We are trying to live in harmony with the nature as much as we can. Our project is ecologic and cultural (musical). After storm Fiona and intense rain we recently had big damage and lost a part of the house/landslide.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak english, spanish, french and creol, we love to travel and if world can sometimes come to us it is even better ! You can learn about gardening/tropical plants, small concert organisation, local creol culture, french language... And we will love to learn from you.
Projects involving children
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Help
Our project has different parts :
- gardening (1 hectare of tropical garden) including a small vegetable garden
- one's per month we organize a jam session concert (reggaa/jazz/gwoka), and need help with organisation usually the day before, if you are musician you can of course participate, ask us for dates;) Because of recent damage (landslide) concerts are canceled for the moment.
- wood construction/ solar energy/ house maintening/rebuilding
- eco responsabilty way of living, we would exchange with pleasure about this subject and you can help us to improve us.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: 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
Tent and inflated matress, bathroom with cold water, kitchen shared. Vast common place with tables. Various places to put a hammock, rest, read...
You will have accomodation but no meals.
What else ...
River just beside the house where you can swim and climb, waterfalls 30 minutes walking, treks. Shops are 10 minutes driving, nice beach 25 minutes, 45 minutes from Basse-Terre and 20 from the airport.
Our home is a nice place to rest, meditate, chill out.
If you don't rent a car, bus stop is about 30 minutes walking as well as shops, we can give you rides sometimes.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
3 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
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Je suis restée 3 semaines chez Micka avec 5 autres volontaires. Le lieu est magnifique, la rivière en bas est idéale pour se rafraîchir et se laver après la matinée de travail. On avait souvent l'occasion de manger et boire de la coco fraiche, quel régal. J'ai surtout participé à la construction du plancher en… read more
entourés d'une aura de détente et de beauté simplement incomparable.
Michael et Morgan sont des hôtes véritablement exceptionnels. Leur
accueil chaleureux nous a fait sentir immédiatement chez nous. Leur
amour pour… read more
You welcome back when you want !
Yes l a!
Cadre magnifique au bord de la rivière et de la forêt ; végétation luxuriante !
Merci beaucoup Micka d'avoir partagé avec nous tes connaissances et ta culture caribéenne, notamment sur la faune et la flore (vertues, cuisine, artisanat..).
Durant ces 3mois, nous avons participé… read more
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Je suis restée 3 semaines chez Micka avec 5 autres volontaires. Le lieu est magnifique, la rivière en bas est idéale pour se rafraîchir et se laver après la matinée de travail. On avait souvent l'occasion de manger et boire de la coco fraiche, quel régal. J'ai surtout participé à la construction du plancher en… read more
entourés d'une aura de détente et de beauté simplement incomparable.
Michael et Morgan sont des hôtes véritablement exceptionnels. Leur
accueil chaleureux nous a fait sentir immédiatement chez nous. Leur
amour pour… read more
You welcome back when you want !
Yes l a!
Cadre magnifique au bord de la rivière et de la forêt ; végétation luxuriante !
Merci beaucoup Micka d'avoir partagé avec nous tes connaissances et ta culture caribéenne, notamment sur la faune et la flore (vertues, cuisine, artisanat..).
Durant ces 3mois, nous avons participé… read more
