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Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emilia) para o anfitrião
Overall I had a good experience during my time spent with Justine and Christophe and their family. The balance between free time and time working was amazing and I feel like I got to make the most of seeing the beautiful region where they live. Recommendations from Justine included a visit to the Semnoz panorama, where the view of Mont Blanc was a
… read more highlight for me. A bike is also available to ride whenever you’d like which is definitely an experience!
The schedule of each day is different and depends on the homeschooling and extracurricular activities that the kids attend. Some days I would spend an afternoon playing basketball or board games, whereas during others I was out helping build their incredible wood cabin or trying mountain biking for the first time (it did not go well)! There is never a dull moment with Simon and Martin and I honestly think I learnt more from them than they did from me. Getting to know Lina and Alois was also lovely, and I have good memories with each of the four kids. Thank you very much to the family for giving me such a memorable Workaway experience!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Tyrone ) para o anfitrião
Well, where do I even start? I left Justine and Chris's this morning, and I felt I had to write this immediately to better process this experience. Coming into this workaway, I had not many expectations. I knew I just wanted to be in the midst of a French family, not only to experience a different way of living within a different family but also
… read more to experience life with younger kids (as I am the youngest in my family, and never normally interact with them otherwise). I knew that there was much to be gained from this new experience, except I didn't know what.
Now, as I leave, I can say that not only have I learnt so much, but I have also been blessed with incredible memories that I will cherish for a long long time.
From the get go, Christoph and Justine hardly asked me to do anything. I was confused, as I am used to a more strict rough 5 hours of working time with my previous workaways. However, as I came to understand, Chris and Justine's main emphasis wasn't the physical work so to speak, but rather the value of the interaction between their children and foreigners like myself, who bring a different part of the world into their home. It took me a little time to comprehend this, as I felt I wasn't pulling my weight. However, once I got used to it, I started to really enjoy myself and my time with them. For the most part, I spent time with Simon and Martin, as they are home the most. Being with them taught me a lot. Not only did it remind me of the importance of play and fun in the cultivation of a healthy lifestyle, they also taught me patience, understanding, and strength. And perhaps most importantly, we shared many great memories together. Whether it was one of the French card games they wanted to play, or talking about this and that, or playing basketball, frisbee, handball, activities in the forest, drawing, lego, etc, it was a privilege to be able to spend time with them.
Chris and Justine themselves were also incredibly helpful, accommodating and kind during my stay. My bus got delayed by 4 hours in the beginning, making my arrival go from 8pm to midnight, not to mention my early bus out this morning, so I am very grateful for their efforts in picking up and dropping me off. They cooked very nutritious and healthy foods, which I appreciated, and there was always enough food for me to eat. They were also very easy and laid back with me. They were generous with 'days off', although it's hard to call it that because every day felt like a day off to me - interacting with the children never felt like work. As a result, I never really wanted to take a day off. I think I took two in the span of 3 weeks. One to visit Annecy town, and the other to go swimming in Annecy lake. Being at their house was so great that I didn't really want to leave for a 'day off'. Justine also sent me many great recommendations throughout my time there, whether it was hikes, beaches, or cooking classes.
I feel it's also necessary to mention how absolutely STUNNING the area is. The mountain view from the home and the endless fields of grass around were all unreal. I still remember going on a run with the kids during the beginning of my stay, and being really shocked at how gorgeous it all was. For the most part, the scenery of this place felt like a green screen. It was a beautiful change from city life in Sydney, and I consider myself incredibly lucky to be able to spend time here. I adore the fact that they live so closely with nature - a well-intentioned decision. The children benefit very clearly from it, and to be honest, I kind of felt like I was living a childhood I never lived when I went into the forest or ran around the grass fields with them, or went on a walk/run/ride through the countryside. Sometimes I just had to take a moment to appreciate it all. I think I spent one night outside just staring at the moon and appreciating the mystery of it all for a long long time. The way the sun shines through the trees of the forest, or the wind blows beautiful patterns through the grass, or how the plants glow from the morning sun, there is so much nature here to observe and enjoy. We even saw a double rainbow from the terrace one evening, it was so beautiful. And of course, you can't forget Annecy lake and Annecy town. They give you an E-bike to use during your stay, so definitely check it out. It's real life fairy tale stuff.
In terms of my routine, I would try to do my own things when the children were occupied with home school or away for one of their co-curriculars (music, sports, etc). I would read, exercise, draw, journal, go for walks/runs, play the piano, or occasionally try to cook something. So you have lots of time to do what you want as well, which I really appreciated.
I think another severely underrated thing about staying here, is how amazing the neighbours are. I came into this experience not even thinking about them, but left spending some of my last moments with them. Their house is attached to the neighbours, in what used to be a big barn/farmhouse of sorts, so there's quite a bit of interaction between them, especially for the kids. The neighbours also have 4 kids, and also WWOOFERS which were great to hang out with and talk to. Anyways, Lucy, the oldest, which I never met because she is away at university. Marion, the same age as me, who is away for high school during the week but home on weekends (although she will be finished in a couple of days). Pierre, a year younger than me who was home during the whole of my stay because of his injury. And Sam, a 13 year old who goes to middle school nearby. I'm not even sure how to describe it well enough, but I really enjoyed spending time with them too. Simon and Martin really liked spending time with Sam, so I would be there as well. As a result, we became quick friends. And believe me, I never thought I could be friends with a 13 year old either, but this year has proven surprising in multiple ways. From having pancake cook-offs, Izakaya visits, bike rides, flower bouquet-making competitions, and races with a 50 year old friend I met in Japan, to wrestling, playing frisbee or minecraft, talking about absolute nonsense, and climbing a mountain with a 13 year old, this year just keeps on proving that life has got so much in store. Sam was a lot of fun to be around. He's young, but he laughs a lot and has always got ideas. He's a talented kid with lots of interesting interests. For Pierre and Marion, they were so funny and great to be around. We spent a lot of time playing a card game I taught them - Nertz - which I learnt from other workawayers in Japan (thank you Mika and Azeem), which was so fun. We shared a lot of great laughs, and I really enjoyed just going over to talk to them about anything and everything. I'll miss them. They're a crazy bunch. Literally. Sam likes eating biscuits dipped in water so they are literally insane. But jokes aside they were an amazing experience of serendipity. Be sure to hang out with them if you can and tell them I said hi :)
All in all, this was such a beautiful experience. You know it was good when it feels weird to leave, and I definitely feel weird thinking about the fact that I don't know when I will see them again, or the fact that none of this will ever be the same. Goodbyes have been weird when I travel, but alas I am very sentimental. I will cherish the memories I made and hope to return one day. You have all been amazing, and thank you for everything. I wish I could spend more time with everyone, but my next adventure awaits. Until next time. Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️
Ty
PS feel free to contact me if you are thinking about going here and have more questions! I contacted Julia, a previous workawayer and now friend of this house before and during my stay and she was incredibly helpful and kind about everything. I will do what I can to pass on the favour :)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Julia) para o anfitrião
Wow!!! Where to begin? I was a little nervous going into my first workaway, but I shouldn't have worried at all! I felt so, so welcome into this family and it honestly felt like a home away from home (so much so that I almost forgot to leave a review!!). Justine and Christophe were super fun to converse with, and I learned so much, not just about
… read more cultural differences and answers to random French language questions I had, but mostly about general human life and experiences and their way of living. It is so natural and environmentally friendly, I loved learning about gardening and especially thinking about how to problem solve in a natural way. It's no surprise that they live in such a beautiful area in the mountains - every morning as I looked out the front window, I still couldn't believe how gorgeous it is and how lucky I was to be there. They lent me a bike and had great suggestions on places to explore in the surrounding area!
And who can forget about the children? They were so friendly and immediately made me feel at ease! Each of the four children are unique and lovable and just the biggest joys to interact with - I loved joining in on their activities, whether it was an excursion for the day, a short nature lesson, or just cozying up at the end of the day in front of the television with a hot cup of tea!! My only regret was I was only there for a little over 2 weeks and I wish I could have stayed there much much longer. My experience was beyond amazing in this beautiful house and even more beautiful home. I can not wait to go back - I miss them all so much already!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emilia) para o anfitrião
Overall I had a good experience during my time spent with Justine and Christophe and their family. The balance between free time and time working was amazing and I feel like I got to make the most of seeing the beautiful region where they live. Recommendations from Justine included a visit to the Semnoz panorama, where the view of Mont Blanc was a
… read more highlight for me. A bike is also available to ride whenever you’d like which is definitely an experience!
The schedule of each day is different and depends on the homeschooling and extracurricular activities that the kids attend. Some days I would spend an afternoon playing basketball or board games, whereas during others I was out helping build their incredible wood cabin or trying mountain biking for the first time (it did not go well)! There is never a dull moment with Simon and Martin and I honestly think I learnt more from them than they did from me. Getting to know Lina and Alois was also lovely, and I have good memories with each of the four kids. Thank you very much to the family for giving me such a memorable Workaway experience!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Tyrone ) para o anfitrião
Well, where do I even start? I left Justine and Chris's this morning, and I felt I had to write this immediately to better process this experience. Coming into this workaway, I had not many expectations. I knew I just wanted to be in the midst of a French family, not only to experience a different way of living within a different family but also
… read more to experience life with younger kids (as I am the youngest in my family, and never normally interact with them otherwise). I knew that there was much to be gained from this new experience, except I didn't know what.
Now, as I leave, I can say that not only have I learnt so much, but I have also been blessed with incredible memories that I will cherish for a long long time.
From the get go, Christoph and Justine hardly asked me to do anything. I was confused, as I am used to a more strict rough 5 hours of working time with my previous workaways. However, as I came to understand, Chris and Justine's main emphasis wasn't the physical work so to speak, but rather the value of the interaction between their children and foreigners like myself, who bring a different part of the world into their home. It took me a little time to comprehend this, as I felt I wasn't pulling my weight. However, once I got used to it, I started to really enjoy myself and my time with them. For the most part, I spent time with Simon and Martin, as they are home the most. Being with them taught me a lot. Not only did it remind me of the importance of play and fun in the cultivation of a healthy lifestyle, they also taught me patience, understanding, and strength. And perhaps most importantly, we shared many great memories together. Whether it was one of the French card games they wanted to play, or talking about this and that, or playing basketball, frisbee, handball, activities in the forest, drawing, lego, etc, it was a privilege to be able to spend time with them.
Chris and Justine themselves were also incredibly helpful, accommodating and kind during my stay. My bus got delayed by 4 hours in the beginning, making my arrival go from 8pm to midnight, not to mention my early bus out this morning, so I am very grateful for their efforts in picking up and dropping me off. They cooked very nutritious and healthy foods, which I appreciated, and there was always enough food for me to eat. They were also very easy and laid back with me. They were generous with 'days off', although it's hard to call it that because every day felt like a day off to me - interacting with the children never felt like work. As a result, I never really wanted to take a day off. I think I took two in the span of 3 weeks. One to visit Annecy town, and the other to go swimming in Annecy lake. Being at their house was so great that I didn't really want to leave for a 'day off'. Justine also sent me many great recommendations throughout my time there, whether it was hikes, beaches, or cooking classes.
I feel it's also necessary to mention how absolutely STUNNING the area is. The mountain view from the home and the endless fields of grass around were all unreal. I still remember going on a run with the kids during the beginning of my stay, and being really shocked at how gorgeous it all was. For the most part, the scenery of this place felt like a green screen. It was a beautiful change from city life in Sydney, and I consider myself incredibly lucky to be able to spend time here. I adore the fact that they live so closely with nature - a well-intentioned decision. The children benefit very clearly from it, and to be honest, I kind of felt like I was living a childhood I never lived when I went into the forest or ran around the grass fields with them, or went on a walk/run/ride through the countryside. Sometimes I just had to take a moment to appreciate it all. I think I spent one night outside just staring at the moon and appreciating the mystery of it all for a long long time. The way the sun shines through the trees of the forest, or the wind blows beautiful patterns through the grass, or how the plants glow from the morning sun, there is so much nature here to observe and enjoy. We even saw a double rainbow from the terrace one evening, it was so beautiful. And of course, you can't forget Annecy lake and Annecy town. They give you an E-bike to use during your stay, so definitely check it out. It's real life fairy tale stuff.
In terms of my routine, I would try to do my own things when the children were occupied with home school or away for one of their co-curriculars (music, sports, etc). I would read, exercise, draw, journal, go for walks/runs, play the piano, or occasionally try to cook something. So you have lots of time to do what you want as well, which I really appreciated.
I think another severely underrated thing about staying here, is how amazing the neighbours are. I came into this experience not even thinking about them, but left spending some of my last moments with them. Their house is attached to the neighbours, in what used to be a big barn/farmhouse of sorts, so there's quite a bit of interaction between them, especially for the kids. The neighbours also have 4 kids, and also WWOOFERS which were great to hang out with and talk to. Anyways, Lucy, the oldest, which I never met because she is away at university. Marion, the same age as me, who is away for high school during the week but home on weekends (although she will be finished in a couple of days). Pierre, a year younger than me who was home during the whole of my stay because of his injury. And Sam, a 13 year old who goes to middle school nearby. I'm not even sure how to describe it well enough, but I really enjoyed spending time with them too. Simon and Martin really liked spending time with Sam, so I would be there as well. As a result, we became quick friends. And believe me, I never thought I could be friends with a 13 year old either, but this year has proven surprising in multiple ways. From having pancake cook-offs, Izakaya visits, bike rides, flower bouquet-making competitions, and races with a 50 year old friend I met in Japan, to wrestling, playing frisbee or minecraft, talking about absolute nonsense, and climbing a mountain with a 13 year old, this year just keeps on proving that life has got so much in store. Sam was a lot of fun to be around. He's young, but he laughs a lot and has always got ideas. He's a talented kid with lots of interesting interests. For Pierre and Marion, they were so funny and great to be around. We spent a lot of time playing a card game I taught them - Nertz - which I learnt from other workawayers in Japan (thank you Mika and Azeem), which was so fun. We shared a lot of great laughs, and I really enjoyed just going over to talk to them about anything and everything. I'll miss them. They're a crazy bunch. Literally. Sam likes eating biscuits dipped in water so they are literally insane. But jokes aside they were an amazing experience of serendipity. Be sure to hang out with them if you can and tell them I said hi :)
All in all, this was such a beautiful experience. You know it was good when it feels weird to leave, and I definitely feel weird thinking about the fact that I don't know when I will see them again, or the fact that none of this will ever be the same. Goodbyes have been weird when I travel, but alas I am very sentimental. I will cherish the memories I made and hope to return one day. You have all been amazing, and thank you for everything. I wish I could spend more time with everyone, but my next adventure awaits. Until next time. Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️
Ty
PS feel free to contact me if you are thinking about going here and have more questions! I contacted Julia, a previous workawayer and now friend of this house before and during my stay and she was incredibly helpful and kind about everything. I will do what I can to pass on the favour :)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Julia) para o anfitrião
Wow!!! Where to begin? I was a little nervous going into my first workaway, but I shouldn't have worried at all! I felt so, so welcome into this family and it honestly felt like a home away from home (so much so that I almost forgot to leave a review!!). Justine and Christophe were super fun to converse with, and I learned so much, not just about
… read more cultural differences and answers to random French language questions I had, but mostly about general human life and experiences and their way of living. It is so natural and environmentally friendly, I loved learning about gardening and especially thinking about how to problem solve in a natural way. It's no surprise that they live in such a beautiful area in the mountains - every morning as I looked out the front window, I still couldn't believe how gorgeous it is and how lucky I was to be there. They lent me a bike and had great suggestions on places to explore in the surrounding area!
And who can forget about the children? They were so friendly and immediately made me feel at ease! Each of the four children are unique and lovable and just the biggest joys to interact with - I loved joining in on their activities, whether it was an excursion for the day, a short nature lesson, or just cozying up at the end of the day in front of the television with a hot cup of tea!! My only regret was I was only there for a little over 2 weeks and I wish I could have stayed there much much longer. My experience was beyond amazing in this beautiful house and even more beautiful home. I can not wait to go back - I miss them all so much already!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Georgie) para o anfitrião
My time with Justine, Christophe and all the kids was absolutely amazing. They are all so incredibly kind and I was welcomed into the family with warm arms. I didn't feel like a stranger at all, but instead a member of the family. If it was up to me, I would have stayed there forever. They live in the most beautiful house in the mountains, where a
… read more bike is available to ride to wherever you desire. All the food was wonderful and I love their way of life in regards to organic foods and zero waste. I couldn't have been happier this past month and a half and I hope to see you all very soon!! 💛💛💛Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Georgie)
Georgie est un rayon de soleil: joyeuse, positive, autonome et enthousiaste; adoptée tout de suite par petits et grands.
Une rencontre très humaine qui nous a tous marqués. Nous gardons de merveilleux souvenirs de son passage de 5-6 semaines chez nous et nos papilles aussi !
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