Join my dogs and me, and experience off-grid living, help with some DIY, and exchange life stories, near Alicante, Spain

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  Description

  An aging hippi renovating a cottage in Spain . Totally off grid . Located in the mountains near the fonts de Algar . Need general help . Depending on ability . Nothing strenuous 😂😂. Everything from decorating . Painting ,to gardening . And generally keeping the place in order while I finish the project . Am flexible so someone who can take some load and give me time on the house . It's so beautiful and cool here . So someone who appreciates country off grid life. In a beautifull place near the fonts de Algar . Spain

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Everything from backing to bricklaying . Cooking , I was a chef , dog training . Even sailing on occasion . As I need help with the boat . If there is anything in particular you would like to learn . If I know I will teach if I don't then we learn together 👍
  Working hours less than 25 . I'm 65 it's hot and long days aren't happening . I'm a time served electrio mechanical marine engineer who likes a quiet life and would love to pass on the skills . Others selflessly taught me . So we talk of what needs doing . Form a plan drink tea and make hast slowly and safely

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  Help

  No particular skills cooking would be good . Must be ok with dogs . If any skills are needed training will be given . Nothing strenuous. I don't do strenuous. I do chill.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Camper vans are welcome as my spare accomodation is occupied for now . There is a camping pitch and tent supplied if needed . All the facilities are available in the house .
  
  The food is all inclusive.

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  What else ...

  An ex merchant seaman ,Engineer , also trained as a chef . Had a truly multifaceted life and have learnt many skills that I love to pass on . Calm and tranquillity always . Speak English Spanish and a little German . Play guitar badly and loud . Can teach basics. Basically it's # how to be self sufficient and off grid . And to have fun doing it . At one with nature and the real world .
  Autumn schedule .
  Fitting a kitchen . Preparing ground and planting for food crops . Weather (heat)
  Permitting . Have no expectation so whatever can be done . No pressure or stress .

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  Access isn't brilliant . A VW size will be ok

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dogs can be accepted . I have two . But no snappy yappies

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  As and when if we don't feel it we sit in the sun (Working hours less than 25 - I'm 65 it's hot and long days aren't happening!)

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