Help around the garden and share knowledge and a pleasant stay in Cantabria, Spain

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  Description

  We are a family of 5: Marta (38 years old), Aitor (38), Iraia (8), Udane (7) , Elur (4).
  We live in a house with garden, dogs and cats in Ojebar (Rasines), a very quiet town surrounded by nature, near Santander.
  
  Somos una familia de 5: Marta (38 años), Aitor (38), Iraia (10), Udane (7), Elur (4).
  Vivimos en una casa con huerta, perros y gatos en Ojebar (Rasines), un pueblo muy tranquilo en plena naturaleza, cerca de Santander.

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  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
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Share knowledge and a pleasant stay.
  
  Enjoy nature: mountain, river, sea, beach, salt marshes, as well as animals.
  
  Hiking and cycling routes.
  
  Know cities and towns, culture, landscapes, popular festivities,...
  
  Practice Spanish
  
  Learn tasks related to the orchard and maintenance of the garden: tilling the soil, planting, harvesting, etc.
  
  Learn conservation techniques and food packaging such as blunting tomato, peppers, jam, quince, etc. And also make canned tuna.
  
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  Compartir conocimientos y una estancia agradable.
  
  Disfrutar de la naturaleza: montaña, río, mar, playa, marismas, así como de los animales.
  
  Rutas de senderismo y en bici.
  
  Conocer ciudades y pueblos, cultura, paisajes, fiestas populares,...
  
  Practicar castellano.
  
  Aprender tareas relacionadas con la huerta y mantenimiento del jardín: labrar la tierra, plantar, recoger la cosecha, etc.
  
  Aprender técnicas de conservación y envasado de los alimentos como embotar tomate, pimientos, hacer mermelada, membrillo, etc. Y también hacer conservas de atún.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We need help for different tasks, it is flexible and will depend on preferences. Above all, help us with the housework and the care of the girls, help with the tasks of the orchard and in the arrangements of the house.
  
  Necesitamos ayuda para diferentes tareas, es flexible y dependerá de las preferencias. Sobre todo, ayudarnos con las tareas de la casa y el cuidado de las niñas, ayudar con las tareas de la huerta y en los arreglos de la casa.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Italian: Beginner

  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

  Own room
  
  Habitación propia

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  What else ...

  ¿Cómo llegar?
  Puedes viajar al aeropuerto de Bilbao o al aeropuerto de Santander. Desde esas ciudades hay medios de transporte como autobuses y trenes que lo enlazan con nuestra zona.
  
  Los alrededores:
  Además de las ciudades de Bilbao y Santander, hay muchos lugares encantadores para visitar: Cueva de Pozalagua, mejor rincón de España 2013, el parque natural de Armañón, los montes de Ordunte, Karpin Abenture (centro de acogida de fauna silvestre), Parque natural Collados del Asón, etc.
  Pueblos costeros del norte de España como Laredo, Castro Urdiales,...
  
  En función de los intereses podemos realizar recomendaciones de lugares y actividades para hacer. Disponemos de coche propio y organizándonos podemos facilitar el desplazamiento a ciertos sitios.
  
  How to get?
  You can travel to Bilbao airport or Santander airport. From these cities there are means of transport such as buses and trains that link it with our area.
  
  The surroundings:
  In addition to the cities of Bilbao and Santander, there are many charming places to visit: Cueva de Pozalagua, best corner of Spain 2013, the natural park of Armañón, the mountains of Ordunte, Karpin Abenture (wildlife refuge center), Natural park Collados del Asón, etc.
  Coastal towns of northern Spain such as Laredo, Castro Urdiales,...
  
  Depending on the interests we can make recommendations of places and activities to do. We have our own car and by organizing ourselves we can facilitate the displacement to certain places.

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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

  flexible, máximo 25 horas a la semana/ flexible, max 25 hours a week

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