>>>>>>>>Ever considered one of those 'home swap' deals? Can be a way of having an 'almost' free vacation if you're happy committing to one place for the duration.....
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>>>>>>>I've heard of those, and it sounds like a fun idea ... but who the heck would want to swap with us and spend their vacation in Ellensburg?!?! <g> It's too far from Seattle, or any place interesting really, to be a hot destination spot.
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>>>>>>>~~Bonnie
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>>>>>>There is always http://www.couchsurfing.org/ hahahaha
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>>>>>Again not such a daft idea. Although it started off as a low-budget travel idea I think it's becoming a choice for travellers who want to get a truer feel for a place. I know a few people who have done this (most of whom could easily afford to stay in hotels if they so chose) and all reccommended it....
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>>>>My son is currently Woofing in Italy and having a great time. Some hard work but a very cheap holiday £70 return to Milan and some spending money. He's been clearing land, making cheese and milking cows and meeting some very nice Italian families..
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>>>Another good idea. We've not registered as a host but have had woofers here occasionally - just refered by word--of-mouth from other sites.
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>>He's been getting some great food as well. Chatting to the baker on the farm he's on at the moment he was very impressed that the man has had his bread dough starter going for 10 years.
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>What part of Italy is he in (N. I assume if he flew to Milan - or is he travelling around?)

He was in Zavatarello on a small place clearing land . I'm not sure where he is now but its still in the Milan area and a much grander place,big house tec.