Restore a 600 yrs old farm in the Basque country

Espanha

5

Mi estancia con la casa fue muy buena. Es una mujer que habla 4 idiomas fluido, por lo que me explicaba las cosas en mi idioma y de vez en cuando me enseñaba cosas en francés que es lo que yo quería. Es una casa de más de 600 años a reformar, por lo que hay muchas cosas que hacer, pero la cama es muy cómoda y tiene agua caliente para la ducha (muy importante para mi). La zona es PRECIOSA, y su gente muy amable. Respecto al trabajo, se trabajan 5h al día de lunes a viernes pero con flexibilidad. Si un día trabajas más porque ella lo necesita y tú estás de acuerd

10 meses atrás

Maritxu respondeu

Gabriel vino para una semana y se quedo mas.
Es una persona respetuosa, llena de energia, muy dinamica, con ganas de participar, de colaborar, de aprender y de compartir.

Brasil

5

I loved everything throughout the volunteering and everything I learned from the activities to the local culture. I couldn't recommend a better place to stay!

1 ano atrás

Austrália

5

The home is a great host with a property located in a lovely part of the country. Within biking distance of some lovely beaches aswell. The work itself is very interesting and fulfilling to work on such an old building. Thanks the home.

1 ano atrás

Maritxu respondeu

Gilbert is a great volunteer to have around: hard worker, willing to help, social and respectfull.
He made the most of his stay by joining friends to the beach or rinding around with the bike.
Thank you for your help Gilbert!

Uruguai

5

La casa es una persona encantadora. Una trabajadora incansable. Es muy organizada, siempre está intentando planificar para maximizar los tiempos. Me sorprendió de buena manera. Creo que su mejor versión es cuando intentamos descubrir al ser humano. Es una persona que busca tu participación en el proyecto, aportando desde tu punto de vista y es capaz de escuchar. Pero también se muestra muy compañera en las tareas y muy colaborativa. Fuera de las horas de trabajo hemos tenido grandes y lindas charlas. Cocina “riquísimo'!!! Lo he disfrutado cada día. Me ha alentado a conocer otros lugares por!

1 ano atrás

Maritxu respondeu

Fernando se quedo unos 10 días, lleno de vida y dispuesto a aprender y a participar en cualquier tarea. Todo eso: cantando ; lo único: era siempre la misma melodia... no encontre el enchufe para quitarselo !! :)
Disfruto de sus tardes para descubrir a fondo el pueblo y los alrededores.
Es una persona respetuosa, dispuesto a participar.
A pasarlo bien Fernando, y gracias por tu ayuda!

Reino Unido

5

I decided to accept the home's offer of a week at her Farm house in the Basque region. She explained to me that the work would be hard but satisfying. On arriving there, the first thing I noticed was how beautiful and green the countryside was ,with an undulating terrain, not dissimilar to my own region. the home has taken on the responsibility of restoring the family farmhouse and I am sure that in the future it will be transformed into a lovely home. Even though it was only for a week, I was very happy to be part of that journey. If you like the rural life ,go for it +++

mais de 1 ano atrás

Maritxu respondeu

Mike spent a little more than a week with me, he was very dedicated and interested in the tasks, offering suggestions whenever he thought they could help. He is a nice and respectful person to have around. We shared many interesting conversations. A great person for the Worldpackers community.

Canadá

5

Marixtu is so genuinely passionate about her project and her culture that I found myself becoming invested in her home as well! The location is beautiful with lots of sites accessible by bike and Marixtu was just as committed to making sure I got to experience the area and the culture as she was to working on her home! I highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in cultures and restoration projects as well as for people who like to get outside and experience the outdoors!

mais de 1 ano atrás

Maritxu respondeu

Madelin is a very dynamic, respectful and social person. She is both interested and interesting. Interested as she showed interest in the project and in discovering the local culture and the surroundings. Interesting as we shared many discussions about many topics and is always happy to share her point of view or to bring new perspective. I recommend Madelin to the Worldpackers community.

Índia

5

The home is a wonderful host, she made us feel at home away from home, We enjoyed working with her, the tasks are simple and the home was always there to help and guide us when needed, she made sure that we had have time to explore the nearby places and had fun while volunteering could not have asked for a better host.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Maritxu respondeu

Abhinav and Dev came here for a week which got shorter due to a travelling delay, but we organised ourselves so that the work would be done and so that they could still enjoy the surroundings. They are both very social persons, willing to help and to do it right, willing to do new things, they have been very respectful towards both myself and the place. I totally recommend them both as a team and as individuals.

Alemanha

4

I learned a lot about sustainable living and all the things we already get from nature. The work was fun too. the home is a very nice person and gave me great travel advices! Also she showed me a great hike which I did the next day. The landscape is amazing as it is not far from the beach and the mountains. Also you can communicate when you want to take a day off and work another day instead which is really great :) When you come to the home's place, just keep in mind that it is a very old house and that you have to bring your own food for the days off and dinner!

12 meses atrás

Maritxu respondeu

Thank you for you feedback Hanna.
Regarding the old house and the food, let me point out that it is indicated in the position description but maybe you did not entirely read it. I apologize for not reminding it when we talked over the phone before you came; I remember not having my notebook with me when you called as I was working on the project and I was just trying to adapt to your last minute application.
I wish you to find a place n conditions which better fit you expectations next time.

Estados Unidos

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and from the start, I felt really welcomed by the home. The work was challenging as described, but it felt good to help contribute to the house's renovations as the home is passionate about the house and renovating it properly. After working in the mornings, I would have a very nice lunch provided by the home, and then there was a bike that I could borrow, which I used to explore some lovely nearby towns and beaches. Overall, it was a really great experience, and I would definitely recommend it to other travelers!

2 anos atrás

Maritxu respondeu

Erik came for a week to help with the project: he was very dedicated to the tasks assigned, and willing to participate to the preparation of the lunch. I was very happy to have him around not only for the work done but also because he made the most of his stay by riding around to discover the surrounding area, in spite of the weather. He is a nice person to receive as a volunteer.

Uruguai

5

Excelente ambiente para descubrir/se, la anfitriona muy amable, receptiva y cálida. Un muy lindo voluntariado para aprender, conocer y crecer.

2 anos atrás

Maritxu respondeu

Pablo initially came for a week n stayed for 2. He was respectfull towards both my place n myself. He is hard working, always willing to help n eager to think about options. Very dynamic n social, Pablo is a very nice person to have around. We spent a lot of time to talk about many things n I am very happy to have received him in my place. I wish him to have a great time around Europe, he deserves it, taking into account the energy he spends to help around n to achieve his objective to make the most of his time here.

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