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Description
I love nature and the outdoors and the idea that we can live our lives in harmony with nature. Our place in the countryside is located in an agricultural region about 130 kilometers out of the city of La Paz. Access is by highway and dirt road, and usually takes about 3 and 1/2 hours to get there from La Paz.
My goal is to advance the agricultural aspect of this place by implementing organic farming, sustainable water use and a general holistic approach to the use of the land. Located in the subandean valleys at an altitude of about 2900 meter above sea level, they grow figs, apples, peaches and most other vegetables in this valley. I do not always live at this house, I go there often and this is the reason I am looking for someone that is very independant and can work alone.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There will be plenty of opportunity for cultural exchange as the place is localed in the rural countryside and within a farming community where you can interact with neighbors and local community members. Most speak Spanish and Aymara.
Help
I am looking for someone who loves the outdoors, faming and gardening and is not affraid of physical labour. Indepenance and self-sufficiency is also impostant as you will often be working alone. Knowing the fundamentals of organic gardening and composting would be great. I would like you to be able to plants vegetables, water and weed them. Chores would also include garden maintenance and care. An understading of how to use waters pumps and other general tools will be necesssary. There may also be work in putting up fences, digging ditches, moving stones.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Accomodation are in a large century old house, with running water and electricity. There is no wifi service available, although cell phone connection is decent and thus can be used to access internet with the mobile data. You would be able to use one of the bedrooms in the house (bed, closet and nightable). The kitchen is fully equipped. You will have to prepare your own meals. I would provide food for a mostly vegetarian diet. Bathrooms have running hot water. Water is a scare resouces in these regions and must be used with consciously.
What else ...
There are many activities in the areas surrounding the farms: such as walks, trails, visits to local markets. Free time could also be spent going to the city of La Paz. There is daily public transport in and out of the communities. Both places are about 3 and 1/2 hours ride from La Paz city.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is an ample parking area available.
Can possibly accept pets
Pets are allowed but will not be permitted to live inside the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
