A new caretaker is being sought for a tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean in the UK. The worker will have a renovated house, a natural pool and a tractor at his disposal, the BBC reports.
A vacancy for a caretaker of Lihu Island in the English Channel has opened up after after the current warden, Richard Curtis, announced his move to France after 14 years on the job. The job includes maintaining the only house and looking after the wildlife in the reserve. The warden is also required to lead tourist excursions.
In addition to the restored 1960s house with all the amenities, Lihu has a garage with a tractor, several outbuildings, a natural pool on the shoreline, a well with clean water, and a solar panel complex. According to R. Curtis, the new caretaker should offer fresh ideas for the development of the island.
Lihou has a rich history. Its first known settlers were monks from Mont Saint-Michel in France. They built a monastery in the 12th century, the remains of which can still be found on the island. Lihou was also occupied by German soldiers during World War II. Over the past few decades, more than 100 pieces of ammunition have been found underground. In the 1980s, the buildings on the island were abandoned. However, in 2005, the island was restored to farming. Lihou can be reached by boat or by a paved road that connects it to the island of Guernsey and opens at low tide.
A similar vacancy had previously appeared in Greece. One of the Aegean islands was in dire need of a person who would take care of the 55 cats that lived there. The new employee was offered a modest salary and accommodation in a house with its own garden.
Source: news.turizm.ru