Learn about Azorean customs and traditions in Maia, Portugal

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  Description

  Rural properties with tough access or steep terrain in the Azores were abandoned as subsistence farming declined and maintaining these lands became financially unviable. Because of this, invasive species like longose and reeds have taken over the Azorean landscape.
  
  Me and my dad (locals) have been working on such a property since 2018, which is located next to fresh springs, a beautiful waterfall, ancient watermills, a secluded beach, and plenty of hiking trails and creeks to explore.
  Join us, and our dog Thor, in our quest to restore the nature and cultural history of this unique place and to establish a homestead !

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  As a local, I can introduce you to Azorean customs and traditions. There will be town or family events you can join to get a firsthand experience of our cuisine and culture. Plus, our property is near a popular hiking trail, so you'll have plenty of chances to meet other travelers from all over!
  
  I speak English, Portuguese, Spanish, and a bit of French. I've lived in the Azores for most of my life, but I've also spent time abroad for studies and work in the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, and the US.

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  Aide

  There are tasks for everyone, depending on abilities and preferences.
  
  
  - Clearing dense bush of invasive species
  
  - Weeding, trimming, hedging
  
  - Planting endemic species
  
  - Permaculture
  
  - Disposing of organic matter (by composting or controlled fire)
  
  - Maintaining the vineyards (and eating the grapes)
  
  - Splitting rocks using shims and electric hammer
  
  - Building dry stone steps and small walls
  
  - Natural construction
  
  - Cleaning and cooking
  
  - Fishing
  
  Technology:
  
  - Video making (I have a drone and GoPro) and editing (I have footage from previous workaways to turn into youtube videos and need help ! )
  
  Arts:
  
  - Making a panel out of a large pile of painted (glazed) ceramic pieces I am accumulating
  
  - Doing experiments with creek clay and sand
  
  - Collecting driftwood and rocks from the creek and sea to make decorations/tools

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Portugais: Courant
  Français: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  We have 2 cabins with 2 beds each, plus many comfortable and dry green spaces to set up tents (tents and sleeping bags are provided).
  The persons staying in the cabins will share their room, while each tent is individual.
  
  We have electricity, internet, running water and a community area with a stone oven, gas stove and fully equipped kitchen.
  
  Workawayers will be provided food for all 3 meals each day, but the role of cooking the food will rotate between the hosts and the workawayers to promote cultural exchange.

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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

  In addition to working on the land, I am a PhD student in Belgium and will be working remotely during the summer. At the location, we have electrity and internet (15Mb/s) and I have computer screens. So it is a suitable place for laptop digital nomads, as there is not much desk space availiable or dedicated places for the purpose.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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