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Doudou and Alain are french couple 68 year old ; we bought house 5years ago , in a beautiful Island : Syros ( Cyclades )
We would like to develop a garden without any chemical ; and finish small projects around the house like Pergola , some stairs , one watering system for our olive trees , small stone walls in the land etc...
We have a beautiful dog Kajou , he looks always for new friends ; and Raskalito a cat waiting to be stroke any time ;
We like to cook , Doudou give Ayurveda Massage , Alain like to talk about sailing boat and everything in fact !
French , english , and greek language are spoken.
We will be pleased to share some time with you . Syros landscape and all the beaches are fantastic !
see you then and ...
WELCOME !
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We really want to exchange informations how we do projects locally , why we use this way to do tasks on the island , and care about the land with this climate .and discover a greek way of life .
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Help
About the different tasks , fixing some bambou on the ceiling - patio ; built a wooden pergola ; small stone stairs in the garden ; compost place ; outdoor showers ; and irrigation from grey water to olive trees .......
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Greek: Intermediate
Accommodation
The house is open on incredible sea view , 0ne kitchen simple , we don't like so much electric home appliance ,
we try to finish now a bathroom with a nice douche open on the patio , another smaller douche , 2 bedrooms double beds , 2 single place to sleep on the living room , and a nice tent if somebody like it .
We try to live in open place , we eat as much as possible outside on the different terrasse .
What else ...
During time off , every body has to feel free to do what he likes , as swimming , walking , go to visit the beautiful town and enjoy ... Bus stop is just down the house .
We like to travel abroad but also in Greece , discover greeks islands by boat ( sailing boat 9m ) and what we call luxury life for us mean simple life ,
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
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cosa dire?! ... un viaggio indimenticabile.
Doudou e Alain sono due persone splendide, intelligenti, colte, serene...quello che noi cercavamo.
Ci hanno accolto come membri della famiglia, abbiamo condiviso i loro spazi facendoci sentire come a casa (al giorno d'oggi non è così scontato).
C'è stato… read more
Edith and Alain are at the top of kindness, welcoming, helpful and trusting people who make you feel at home directly.
As usual animals look like their masters then needless to say that cajou and raskalito are attaching pets.
The time spent with them was quality time, rich… read more
Ne pas hésiter à les accueillir si vous avez besoin et… read more
Les repas sont variés et de qualités. On ressent de… read more
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cosa dire?! ... un viaggio indimenticabile.
Doudou e Alain sono due persone splendide, intelligenti, colte, serene...quello che noi cercavamo.
Ci hanno accolto come membri della famiglia, abbiamo condiviso i loro spazi facendoci sentire come a casa (al giorno d'oggi non è così scontato).
C'è stato… read more
Edith and Alain are at the top of kindness, welcoming, helpful and trusting people who make you feel at home directly.
As usual animals look like their masters then needless to say that cajou and raskalito are attaching pets.
The time spent with them was quality time, rich… read more
Ne pas hésiter à les accueillir si vous avez besoin et… read more
Les repas sont variés et de qualités. On ressent de… read more
we also share nice walking and recipes( now we know what is gravy ! )
and share rugby matches , funny !
we can say also we progress for New Zeland - english language ....
Good wind Sarah
