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I gave up volunteering with Doctors Without Borders . Missing the interaction of people from all over the world, - hence Workaways.
Now I’m doing a little gardening to keep healthy and active, and carry out home births as an independent midwife. I’m also trying to learn Swahili
Travelling for me is a joy - have travelled to many places; Europe, Africa, Asia , Europe, Iraq and America.
I live alone on a 1.4 acre lot with many herbs, spices and fruit trees, which need pruning. The lot is gently sloping with a panoramic view and not far from a lovely beach - LaSagesse (about 1.5 miles) 5 mins on the bus
OK, so if you are mature with experience in basic gardening, carpentry or speak Swahili, you’re welcome
The picture of the self-contained apt will be for your sole use. It is NOT in a basement. It’s a garden apartment. There’s a 3 burner cooker with oven and a fridge
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Videography
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Fashion or beauty
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Music
Languages
Gardening
Books
Cooking & food
Blogging
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Fitness
Dancing
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a cool place to hang out and feel at peace with the world. Lots to learn about the herbs, fruits and how to cook local dishes.
Please note, only contact me if you are genuinely interested, and can do what you say you can do.
We will need to communicate before any agreements - find out whether or not we are suited.
Thank you
Marguerite
Help
Preferably a mature couple who can water and weed plants and have basic carpentry skills.
Gardening in the tropics is very different from elsewhere... It's intensive and remember that you are in the tropics so it can be warmer at times. However, It's very cool where I live in the hills
Need someone with IT skills who can help me with videos or someone who speaks Swahili
PLEASE NOTE. I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO TEACH BASIC STUFF AS THIS PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING ON WITH MY DAILY TASKS.
I NEED MATURE PEOPLE WITH INITIATIVE.
I will add, no young person who is only looking for somewhere nice to stay - and expects to be on a smart phone constantly - sorry, had too many of them.
Actually had a couple of guys who invited their friend from the USA to stay ☹️
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Northern Ndebele: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I’d like to learn Swahili and can teach English
Accommodation
You will be in your own clean, airy one bed garden apartment with wardrobe, bedside light, bathroom a kitchen , fridge, and a cooker
The photo here is of the apartment you’ll be occupying. It is not in a basement. It’s a garden apartment.
I live upstairs. I also run a short term rental. I do not have TV. or A/C. The area is cool - electricity is super expensive on the islands so be careful
You have your space and your free time to do whatever you like. I will advise you on places of interest. You can join me on beach trips or nights out if you like.
The garden has many fruits - about 16 varieties so healthy eating is good here. I grow my own herbs and veggies.
If you need speciality items for diet or health reasons you will have to bring those or buy them here if you can afford to do so
You will be responsible for your meals. I do cook and will invite you to share a meal whenever I can. There are lots of fruits, veggies and herbs here so you help yourself
What else ...
There's a good bus service but it ends about 7 p.m. The beach is nearby - 5 -7 mins on the bus, there are waterfalls and other beaches not far away. if you like hiking this is a good place.
If you want to reconnect with nature this is the place - Ideally located to get around the island. I live a quiet life. I go to the beach, or try to go at least 2 times a week but you can go every day. I work in the mornings mainly in the garden for about 2-4 hours and then indoors. Then restart in the garden when it's cooler - about 5 p.m. for another hour
Thank you
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Canino
Feedback (7)
We did some work in her beautiful gardens, picked oranges to sell, cooked healthy local food (as we were doing a cleansing/ fast together). Her gardens are like a food forrest, what… read more
She’s truly an amazing, inspirational woman - flexible, careful, culturally adaptable, knows a lot about gardening and the list goes on. She’s a great cook even though we were on a cleansing diet. I really enjoyed having her here. I highly recommend her and wish her well on her… read more
Margurite is great company and we couldn't imagine a better host.
The local area is quiet and friendly and La Sagesse beach is beautiful and a walk away down the hill
We recommend this… read more
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We did some work in her beautiful gardens, picked oranges to sell, cooked healthy local food (as we were doing a cleansing/ fast together). Her gardens are like a food forrest, what… read more
She’s truly an amazing, inspirational woman - flexible, careful, culturally adaptable, knows a lot about gardening and the list goes on. She’s a great cook even though we were on a cleansing diet. I really enjoyed having her here. I highly recommend her and wish her well on her… read more
Margurite is great company and we couldn't imagine a better host.
The local area is quiet and friendly and La Sagesse beach is beautiful and a walk away down the hill
We recommend this… read more
Lovely… read more
The moment we met Marguerite we felt at ease, welcomed & comfortable in her presence and fantastic home.
We enjoyed carrying out the tasks set for us & learnt plenty along the way. We would all get "distracted" in the garden due to having too much… read more
Adam and Emma were everything and more that was described in their profile.
We spent 10 worderful weeks together - working and having fun. They were professional, hardworking, smart, helpful, funny, careful, great communicators, who took pride in what they did. They transformed my basement… read more
This lovely place of Marquerite…is was almost overwelming.
It was our first workaway experience so we didn’t know what 2 expect, but this was realy above all our expectations.
The location has such a good vibe, its realy beautiful with all the green, flowers, balconies with oceanview, the sweet dog and cat, the beach wich is… read more
I was unbelievable fortunate to have such an amazing couple. They not only worked well, but had initiative, drive, creativity, resourcefulness and common sense.
Jan is an extremely skilled carpenter who knows what he's about and does such lovely, neat work. He saw things that needed doing (when… read more
