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Description
We are a family living in a very nice Barcelona suburb, Sant Esteve de Palautordera, within the Montseny Biosphere Reserve. There are two boys in the family , 20 and 23, the father, who is a Paediatrician and his partner an English teacher. And also our dog Bruna.
We live in a very nice detached house in a very peaceful neighborhood, near the forest, the river and two horse riding farms. We live half an hour away from Barcelona by car and there's public transport within walking distance that reaches the Barcelona city center and all the region. Our village is full of very active young people.
In the house there is a piano, a swimming pool, a basketball "court" and a home cinema setting that we like to share.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Technology
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Movies & TV
Plant care
Music
History
Books
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Writing
Astronomy
Animals
Team sports
Nature
Fitness
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Dancing
Beach
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We lived short periods in England and California and Dad's partner was raised in the Philippines, so we all speak English, Spanish, Catalan and some French. We adapted the family language as needed during the dozen of au pair/workaway experiences that we have had. Father is a Dr and a Professor and he is always ready to teach those interested on his professional or amateur fields. Father's partner is from the Philippines and English teacher. We learn Tagalog and enjoy cooking together Asian and Mediterranean food.
Help
The boys are very independent, you will be expected to interact with them in English during meals and family meetings, and maybe teach your native language to all of us. We also would need that you do some house chores, especially caring our beloved dog Bruna and some gardening. It's about 10-20 hours a week, so also a lot of free time.
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Tagalog: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis 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
Large room with a desk, one private bathroom.
All meals at home and all meals on family trips that you liked to join will be free for you. I expect your collaboration on shopping and cooking shared meals as we all do.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber optics broadband that allows remote work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (1)
From the first day on I have been welcomed warmly and Ricard made every effort to make me feel comfortable.
I never got bored as there are many beautiful places around to visit and there is always something to do at home. My main tasks were walking Bruna (a lovely… read more
We are very grateful to her and we feel very fortunate to have had her as a part of our family for a while that became so… read more
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From the first day on I have been welcomed warmly and Ricard made every effort to make me feel comfortable.
I never got bored as there are many beautiful places around to visit and there is always something to do at home. My main tasks were walking Bruna (a lovely… read more
We are very grateful to her and we feel very fortunate to have had her as a part of our family for a while that became so… read more
