Help with the land in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal

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  Description

  I'm 63 years old and my life has been dedicated to the visual arts and teaching philosophy.
  I decided to retire to the countryside but in reality I don't have much experience and maintenance tasks prove to be difficult.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Despite being very small, it has had an International Art Biennale for 40 years.
  To share I have a lifetime dedicated to teaching and the arts, I can even teach Portuguese, history and other subjects related to philosophy and the performing and visual arts.

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  Help

  I have a very small mill, which in the past ground corn to make flour.
  In January, a big storm made the stream jump from its banks and much of the land was destroyed. Gradually we have recovered but there is still a way to go to get back to what it was.
  It also has vegetable gardens and fruit trees that were planted recently.
  Water is not lacking but it is necessary to conduct it to take full advantage. Ineed help gardenning, farms, help around the house, general maintenance and some building small projects.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Portuguese: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I also can understan spanish.
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  Accommodation

  The mill has a bed and a bathroom, a small fridge and a stove.
  it's very funny like the house of the 7 dwarfs.
  I will be able to secure basic food and whenever possible we will have a meal together.
  
  In any case, the mill is about 1,200 meters from the center where you can do whatever shopping you think is convenient.
  As its infrastructures are fragile you have to be very careful. Don't put paper in the toilet and use everything very
  gently.

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  What else ...

  Vila Nova de Cerveira is a Portuguese border village located in the Alto Minho sub-region, belonging to the North region and the district of Viana do Castelo.
  The human presence in the territory dates back to prehistory. Viana do Castelo, Monção, Ponte de Lima, Valença and Caminha are historic villages that are relatively close and in your free time you can visit them. You can visit its market that takes place every Saturday and flea market once a month.

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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

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week