Pet & home sitting near São Pedro do Sul, Central Portugal

Infos

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  Description

  !!!13 - 27 JULY!!! House sitting
  My name is Rita (48), and I live since a little less than one year in the Magic Mountains of Portugal together with my son Leo (9) and our dog Lufa (5).
  
  If you have never had the chance to deeply connect to the land, you will here. This area of Central Portugal has a very strong energy with abundance of lush forests, flowing cristaline clear water and powerful boulders.
  
  Our land in particular offers breathtaking views, its own water from our mine, a very comfy caravan as stay (it's also our temporary home until our house is finished) and a little veggie garden. Within 20 minutes you can reach stunning natural pools and also urban centres with all ammenities.
  
  We are looking for someone caring and connected to stay at our place, water the plants and take care of our Lufa, a very friendly female dog. She will find a place in your heart straightway. Lufa likes to take long walks in the forest, sleep in the sun, get wet and have a little cuddle.
  
  I am planning to work in festivals during this Summer, so it would be amazing if you could support us with your presence and love!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide à la maison

  Home sitting
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Ferme

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Livres

  

  Écriture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Montagne

  

  Danse

  

  Plage

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  You will be fully immersed in the local culture, and be sure the villagers will be curious about you and will try to establish contact. It is an amazing way to get to know the language and traditional ways through which people connect to the territory.
  
  There is also a significant expat community around which you can get to know better by attending local events and markets. It will be easy to get in touch and know what is going on through the local Telegram group.
  
  Public transportation is rare around here, so either bring your own vehicle or open up to the possibility to bike around or get a ride with someone. Hitchhiking is also an option.

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  Aide

  We would love if you could take care of our dog Lufa, which entails going for a walk with her preferably twice a day, although she would also be happy with one long walk in the forest.
  Also to water the plants around the caravan and the veggie garden will be very welcome. Water is abundant and easily available for this purpose.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Portugais: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire
  Espagnol: Débutant
  Italien: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Both Leo and I love languages, and I am also a Portuguese teacher, so you are very welcome to practice with us as much as it is possible during your stay.
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  Hébergement

  You will be staying at our big and comfy caravan, equipped with double bed, lounge area, gas cook, fridge, heater and a solar system.
  Compost toilet outside available with one of the best views of the village.
  Shower outside with hose or a hot shower at my partner's place in the same village is also an option.
  Parking for campers available.
  Our drinking water comes from our spring.
  
  The bakery delivers fresh rolls and bread on working days early in the morning,
  
  Food is not provided.
  The food for Lufa will be of course provided by us.

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  Autres infos...

  You can visit the "poços" nearby, which are fabulous river beaches with transparent, fresh water from the mountains surrounded by huge boulders. You can also do trails and walks or visit the different "serras" (mountains) around.
  You can also meet the locals at the café in the nearby village or wait for the next alternative market where you find delicious food and people.
  More detailed information will be provided upon your arrival.
  
  This is the Portuguese countryside. No public transport on weekends, rare public transport on weekdays.
  There is a small village nearby (São João da Serra) where you can find a supermarket and café open every day and also an ATM.
  Having your own transport is a plus. The closest urban centre (Oliveira de Frades) takes 20 minutes to reach by car.
  
  Central Portugal always asks for a jacket at night. Bring your swim gear, you will not want to miss the opportunity to swim in the "poços".
  
  You will have fresh bedding.
  
  Washing machine available upon contribution.
  
  Be welcome!

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Internet access is good and stable. Perfectly fine to work from our place.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  On the land there is a big terrace that can accommodate more than one camper / motorhome. No shade available.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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