Emiliano's place in Recoleta was a pleasure to stay in during the 10 days my wife and I spent in Burenos Aires. Despite our very early arrival, Emiliano and Ana arranged to welcome and orient us. The flat was bright and comfortable., with a cooktop, microwave, and refrigerator that let us prepare many of our meals "at home." The balcony, overlooking a shady block of Ave. Laprida, was a delight to sit on for morning coffee, breakfast, dinner, and evening wine. The part of Recoleta where Emiliano's flat is situated was perfect. The street itself was quiet, but in each direction there were cafes, restaurants, and shops. Some of Burenos Aires' major destinations--the Recoleta cemetary, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, the Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo--were within walking distance. We also frequently used the new "H" subway (Subte) line and its connections to other Subte lines, as well as buses on nearby busier streets, to travel inexpensively and quickly to other parts of the city, e.g., Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, and Palermo. Tip for longer-staying visitors: just beyond the corner of Laprida and French, a few steps past the Como En Casa cafe, there's an efficient and inexpensive lavenderia.