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hi! i am nelli, living on a magical peace of heaven in the mountains of central portugal. a beautiful small river is flowing through our land and in summer the huge oak trees give cool shades. in winter we make bonfires almost every night to keep ourselves warm. the village that we are close to is called Beijós, which means "kisses" :). it's 30 minutes by walk or 5 minutes by car. 10 minutes by car there is a natural hot water spring which is incredible! the area is very beautiful and a lot of projects are starting around, however much less expats than in the south. we're looking for self reliant people, preferably with their own camper van (it's not a must, we also have extra tents, blankets and mattrasses, but as there is not much structure yet it might be more comfortable for you to come with your own setup). Of course we will share a lot of meals, coffees and joints, but we hope that you also build your own connection with the land and especially be able to take care, when we're sometimes not there for a night or two. We have many friends around and are looking forward to grow our family circle <3
UPDATE :) from November onwards we are looking for land- and cat-sitters, as we will travel.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
i travelled a lot and i have lots of stories and life experiences to share! if you come here you will experience a mix of everything, although i am german i caught up traditions everywhere and integrate them into my cooking style and way of living. i love to share music as well. you will also get to know portuguese culture, as there are many traditional small portuguese villages around here.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
we would love to have help with garden work (cleaning walls, removing brambles, taking down dead trees, caring/cutting wood, watering, planting)
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
we have a cozy tent with a proper mattress and blankets for you to offer. we also have another sleeping place in an extra van, but atm it's full of tools.
What else ...
the village of Beijós is a 30 minute walk away. there is a cozy café with wifi and a glass of local wine for 40 cent and a little shop. everything else is more driving distance. we like to take hot showers in Sangemil, where there is a therapeutic spring of hot water. it's incredible! we have nice neighbors in the village (almost all of them are called Antonio). the area around Beijós is known as an area of heritage of old buildings from different periods, even before the Arabic expansion in Europe, during and after. lots of stone(r)s. however, expect a very simple life! :)
in summer there are amazing rivers to go to :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
lots of place for campervans! you can even create your own space by cleaning some area
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
