Come and help with our daughter while learning Italian and enjoying the sea and nature of Liguria, Italy

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  Description

  We are an easy-going couple, Giada and Federico, with a 10 years old daughter, Alice, and a 20 years old son, Eric, normally living in France with his mum and regularly visiting us to spend time together. We have lived and worked in many different countries and we like to meet people and getting to know new cultures. We do like our own spaces as well and therefore we respect other people’s ones.
  Federico is a sailing instructor and having worked in France for 10 year, he speaks excellent French. I have lived in Australia for one year, when I was 16, so I speak good English. I am a marine biologist and have worked as scuba diver, skipper, biologist for the Aquarium of Genoa and teacher for children with family or health problems.
  We have quite a dynamic life and we might change plans on the way.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Staying with us will be like being part of the family so every trip, activity, sport and occasion to live our local culture will be shared with you. We will be happy to help you practise Italian.
  La Spezia is very well connected to many interesting sites and very close to the sea and the mountains.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Because of Federico’s job, I’m often by myself so I need some help with Alice; this summer, for a couple of weeks in July, I will need someone who can spend few hours with her during the day, playing with her, taking her to the beach or going for a walk. We need someone who can speak basic Italian to be able to communicate with Alice properly.
  We have also a small and sweet female dog, Lolita, so we ask our guest to take her out, when we can't.
  When Alice won't be in La Spezia, I might be out sailing for brief period so, if that would be the case, I will need someone to take care of Lolita for the days I won't be home (she will need to be walked 3/4 times a day, fed twice and cuddled as much as you wish :-)
  Last but not least, I'm not a great cook so, even if I do my best, whoever will be with us has to be able to cook for her/himself when I can't or I'm not home.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I'll be happy to practise any other language because I love learning new languages.
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  Accommodation

  A single room in our apartment.

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  What else ...

  We live in La Spezia, a town on the sea in the Nord of Italy, very close to many interesting cities and cultural spots (eg. 5 Terre, Genoa, Pisa, Florence). We also regularly go to Porto Ercole, a cute village on the sea in Tuscany, where Federico runs his sailing school.
  We live 10 minutes from the city center and the apartment is at the 10th floor, with a beautiful view on a big public park and the sea. It is easily accessible by transport and not far from the station.
  If you love sports, the sea and a worm family...we could be the right choice for you.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a big park just in front of our flat with free parking area.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Normally 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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