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Hi!
I´m Lena and I live in a little "farm" in the forest in southern Dalarna with my boyfriend Nihad.
I have two children, Felicia 22 and Frej 20. They both moved away to live by themselves.
Normally I work as a high school teacher in Spanish and Social science. Sometimes I also work as guide in an adventure mine here nearby. Right now I have a year off work and study history online.
I just bought another house up north, between Sundsvall and Östersund, which is part of a future project. So right now I stay at both places.
There are lots of chores that needs to be done at home and we need some help with that. Mainly renovation. The thing I´m most interested to get help with right now is putting tiles on the kitchen walls.
It´s 2,5 km to different lakes where you can have a swim.
Nice paths for running/walking in the forest.
Lots of culture activities in the area.
Since this is a former mining area, lots of old mines to discover. I work extra in the greatest one, Äventyrsgruvan (adventure mine) where you can climb a 4 hours tour. 60 km to the north is an other mine you can visit, Falu Koppargruva, which is a World Heritage. Many of the industrial heritage sites are promoted together in a concept called Ekomuseum Bergslagen.
The bus stops are 2-3 km away in two different directions.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here you could learn more about Swedish culture, nature and small scale farming. You can also practice Swedish, English and Spanish.
Help
Right now I would love to see someone who can put tiles on the walls in the kichen. Plumming skills would also be good.
We need help to fix mopeds, bikes and cars and all other things that break down ;) So that is for people with special skills in motors and construction.
We also need help with renovation projects and gardening, things anyone with a little extra time could do. And a person who can handle a chain saw would be very welcomed :)
If you would like to help cooking and baking sometimes would also be nice.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
German: BeginnerThis 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
You live in a typical Swedish red "friggebod". It´s a 10m2 house with room for 2-3 people. There is a micro wave where you can warm things, but normally we eat together in the family house (when I´m not at work). There you can also take a shower and use the toilet. There is WiFi in and outside of the family house.
We eat all kinds of food, mostly organic. If you help cooking vegan food is no problem :)
If you want to stay in a private room or house that´s also possible.
What else ...
It´s 2,5 km to different lakes where you can have a swim.
Nice paths for running in the forest.
Lots of culture activities in the area.
Since this is a former mining area, lots of old mines to discover. I work extra in the greatest one, Äventyrsgruvan (adventure mine) where you can climb 4 hours tours. 60 km to the north is an other mine you ca visit, Falu Koppargruva, which is a World Heritage.
The bus stop is 2-3 km away in two different directions.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good WiFi through fiber and there is a room in the main house, with a desk where you can close the door and work privately.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
