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Help with my place and gardens, on the beach in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador

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  • Description

    Description

    I am from Switzerland, but I was in the Swiss merchant navy for 20 years traveling all over the world. I met and married my Ecuadorian wife 30 years ago. We moved back to Switzerland, and I finished out my working career at the Swiss airport for 23 years. We bought property in Ecuador from my wife's family and I have now built our retirement home, along with a bed & breakfast and gardens. My wife is still working in Switzerland and will join me full-time when she finishes her retirement. I speak English, Spanish and German and enjoy meeting and knowing people from all over the world.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help around the house
    Animal Care
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will enjoy many opportunites for cultural exchange. I am from Switzerland and enjoy sharing stories about my travels. You will also meet people from other countries who stay in my bed & breakfast. There are a good number of ex-pats from N. America and beyond in Puerto Cayo. And of course, you will have many opportunities to interact with the local Ecuadorian culture.

  • Help

    Help

    I am asking for 4 hours a day per person, 5 days a week. In exchange you will receive lodging and breakfast. There are various things that I can use help with:
    - Watering, weeding, trimming and planting in the gardens;
    - Painting, repairing, and maintaining buildings;
    - Cleaning rooms & changing linens;

    I also have two dogs, and sometimes need help caring for them. And people with computer skills can sometimes be helpful as well.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have one of the private rooms and bathroom. You will also have access to my large, commercial kitchen for preparing meals. You need to buy your own groceries to prepare your own meals. Internet is available throughout the property. It is very close to walk into town and you are very near access to the quiet and beautiful beach.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Puerto Cayo is a quiet fishing village with beautiful beaches. There are also many nearby destinations within a short distance to enjoy: Agua Blanca, Puerto Lopez, Los Frailes Beach, Manta, Montecristi and Pacoche Rain Forest. Bus travel is easy to, from and around the area.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a man and woman standing in front of a large palm tree, with a dog at their feet, set against a backdrop of lush greenery.
A woman stands on a ladder, holding a paintbrush and can, in front of a pink wall, with a green wall and wooden ceiling in the background.
A man stands on a ladder, painting a railing on the exterior of a white building with green pillars, holding a paintbrush in his right hand.
The image depicts a man standing in front of a wooden structure with a sign reading \"Jardin Surfer\" and a palm tree to his right. The man is wearing a red cap and green shorts.
The image depicts a dirt road with green poles and signs, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, set against an overcast sky.
A man stands on a ladder, painting the exterior of a yellow building with a paintbrush in his right hand. He wears a white t-shirt and denim shorts.
The image depicts a woman painting a wooden box on a sawhorse in a garden setting, with a paintbrush in hand and a can of paint nearby.
A woman stands in a kitchen, holding a teal rope, with a wooden table and chair nearby, surrounded by crafting tools and materials.
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The image shows a man working with a wheelbarrow and shovel, surrounded by a pile of dirt and debris, in a yard or outdoor area. The scene appears to be a construction or landscaping project.
A woman sits at a wooden desk with a laptop, surrounded by a cozy room with white walls and wood accents, smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a kitchen with a central island, featuring a gas stove, white refrigerator, and wooden cabinets, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls.
The image depicts a wooden structure with a thatched roof, featuring a sign reading \"Garden Pizza\", surrounded by potted plants and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.
The image depicts a serene tropical garden with a variety of plants and trees, set against the backdrop of a calm ocean and distant buildings.
The image depicts a two-story building with a flat roof, yellow walls, green pillars, and white balconies, set against a clear blue sky.

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