Language exchange, enjoying nature and creating arts in Cēsis, Latvia

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  Description

  We live in a very beautiful place by the river. It is the longest river in Latvia - Gauja. Our house is located in the city, but we feel like in the countryside. Watching the changes in nature are the most wonderful moments in everyday life. Nature enters the yard - we take care of birds in winter, feed deer when they enter the yard. Sometimes you can watch the northern lights near us (but this is not often).
  
  My days are filled with interesting activities - I paint, draw, embroider jewelry, felt, take care of my flower garden and small greenhouse with tomatoes and cucumbers. I like ice baths, Nordic walking and walks in the forest.
  The husband works as an electrician in his own company. His hobby is fishing.
  
  We are a normal family - me, my husband and two adult daughters (living independently) and three cats. The neighbor's cats come to us and we feed them too.
  We like Sunday excursions and walks, but sometimes we work a lot. On Saturday mornings we drink coffee in a cafe in the city center.
  
  We live in a small town with beautiful places and an old castle. There are many walking trails in the area. The city center has a concert hall, cinema, exhibition hall, museum and cafes.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Gardening

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Animals

  

  Pets

  

  Self development

  

  Plant care

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Hiking

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The city has a cinema and concert hall, exhibition halls, a museum, souvenir shops and cafes.
  Joint walks in the surrounding area are possible.
  
  In your free time, you can listen to birdsong, observe different weather conditions, read, meditate, or enjoy the moment. That's also culture.

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  Help

  We would like to speak English to learn the language.
  
  I would love to work together on various art projects - eco-printing, felting and other textile art projects. I would like to meet like-minded, creative people and create an exhibition together. It could be in two or three years if our collaboration goes well. The project is non-commercial.
  
  I have a lot of creative ideas, and it would be interesting to do it together. Of course, I will also listen to your thoughts and ideas.
  
  If you know how to sew, you can help me with sewing projects.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
  English: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Interested in Swedish and Norwegian languages and culture. We want to meet creative people from other countries too.
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  Accommodation

  Living room on the garden side of the house with a separate entrance.
  The room where the Workaway friend will live and sleep is private only for the guest. It has a sofa that can be converted into a bed. Of course, bed linen and towels will be available. The room has a table and chairs, clothes rack. The shower and toilet will be for the guest only.

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  What else ...

  We do not smoke here and please do the same. We are not fans of alcohol.

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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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  Can possibly accept pets

  There are many walking spots in our area where you can go with your dog.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  Laimīte Rasa Pīpenīte

  Lūcija

  Namejs

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