There are lots of wwoof farms in Spain. I picked out a few that stuck out at me and sent them an email. I used my very, very sad Spanish... well I used my sad Spanish to write one sentence and the rest I wrote in English:
Estimada Rachel and Paul!
Soy un miembro e la WWOOF y me gustaria trabajar como voluntaria en vuestra finca del 29 Octobre al 15 Novembre. Hablo un poco Espanol...but my English is better!
This second bit is part of the email I have included in all of my emails to farm owners:
Here's a little bit about myself:
I am a 23 year old American woman graduating from University with a degree in Anthropology on June 17. I love archaeology, anthropology, and learning about food production. I am the sister of two brothers and two sisters, and an aunt to six nieces and nephews. I'm very interested in learning as much as I can about the organic farming movement (daily organic practices as well as long term strategies) as well as the social movement that has come along with it. I hope to make some great, like-minded friends while learning how to be a better citizen of the world! I'm very outgoing, love to be outside (obviously!), love to cook, work hard, and make lasting memories. I have studied in Morocco, Greece, and France. I can speak French, conversational Greek, and a bit of Spanish and Moroccan Arabic.
My WWOOF Independents ID USA*****/**** and it is valid until June, 2008.
Let me know if I can join you!
The first reply I received was from "Casa Manos." I'll be on their farm from October 29 - November 15th.
Casa Manos is in Grenada. Here is the blurb they wrote about their farm:
LOCATION : 2km to nearest village / 4 km to town
4km from Orgiva,in the beautiful Alpujarras. 1ha olive, almond and citrus terraces.Olive harvest from Dec to Feb. Spring and Autumn vegetable planting.Summer watering. Also irrigation channel repairs,land maintenance,creation of gardens and vegetable plots,on-going building from recycled materials,dry stone walling and all-round loving attention to our tranquil space. Family unit with lively young girl, soft dog, chunky chickens and lucky ducks. Walks in the fresh Alpujarran air, wild sierra surroundings and nearby river,solar power,kinesiology and massage, food to write home about. Accommodation: self-contained house or caravan. We enjoy family orientated wwoofers,up for varied work and quality free time. You must be physically fit and adaptable. Bring own torch and suitable footwear.
Guess which part was my favorite.
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I would have to say that phrase would also catch my eye and be a fav of mine as well! It actually could be used to describe some of my favorite and closest friends! The farm write-up sounds great and I wish I was going along...one question though....you're to bring your own torch? Ummm...I need an explanation for that I guess.
Torch usually just means flashlight, silly.
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