Here's the House at El Paraíso del Burro that we've been staying in. The main House has 3 floors. The top has a workaway room, and the internet connection. The 2nd floor is the Kitchen, and the living room where we hang out every night. It also has a big window that over-looks part of the field where the donkeys stand around and do exiting things such as do nothing. The bottom floor has the bathroom, the entry room where the boots are kept (there are probly at least 15 pairs of wellies that Workawayers have left), and the room where Renee and I stay. It's a very nice room, but can get cold at night. Fortunately we have a gas heater, which is our favorite thing in the morning. Attached to the Main house is 2 stalls for Donkeys... and 1 more behind the house for a total of 3. I'll go more into that later.
Living here is a funny mix of classy civilized life, and farm life. It's a very nice house, with a great view. Every night we have wine with our wonderful dinner, yet when the toilet clogs you go outside and find a stick :P (Pictured: me on the top floor e-mailing Oma!)
It looks really nice and your stories are sweet. I look forward to them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful update. Love all the stories. I do feel very spoiled by you. The phone call, the e-mails they make me very happy.Love you both.
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Leo, Jan en Boudewijn are trying to figure out how to post a comment. They love your blog. Be patient they are not as smart as me and they did not have an Alex for a teacher.
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It's really nice to see where you are staying. Makes me happy that there is a heater to keep Renee (and you) warm. It's quiet here in Hamilton w/out you and w/out your sis. Anneke left today for 6 months in India. PARTY at my house! ha ha
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredible. How did you find this place to stay?
ReplyDeleteHey Mom!
ReplyDeleteWow - No Nicky, Joe, Alex, or Renee! The house must feel like a ghost town. I bet you're enjoying not being waken up by kids bumpin' around the kitchen in the middle of the night!
Hey Tim!
I'm really glad you're reading this - we found Donkey Paradise through a site called workaway.info. It's a site that helps volunteers find places. In exchange for food, a place to stay, and a cultural experience you offer your labor to help your host out. There are all sorts of projects - most are environmental farm/houses or bread and breakfasts in need of some extra labor.
Look at all those good books! btw Alex, I borrowed a green beanie from you. I'll barter for it! also, did I hear there's a party at the Johnson's. rsvp: Attending!
ReplyDelete95% of the books here are in Dutch :P
ReplyDeleteA green beanie? Keep it - It's all yours!
Yeah, I heard Nicky was having a party at my house, with all my friends, and I wasn't invitied!
actually - I think Ben was replying to my earlier post.....(March 6)
ReplyDeleteWow what a frankenstein house--I love it!
ReplyDeletePS: I miss you two like KRZRZ (pronounced cray-zers)
That's really odd, the mix of modern and rural. Sounds very nice though! When you get back, I'd like to hear how you got into all of this awesome adventuring!
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