Daniel was an absolutely charming host and provided me with fantastic information about how to get to the Brazilian Embassy (to get my Visa for Rio) and how to get the best exchange rates.
I had been travelling for 32 hours over 4 days and had a serious case of jet lag. It was my situation that due to a water damaged passport I needed to replace, I had insufficient time to obtain my Brazilian Visa in Australia - it takes 20 days. The Consulate in Buenos Aires is brilliant for tourists and I had my visa in the equivalent of 24 hours - applied Friday before 1pm and had it Monday at 12.00. Just make sure you have copies of banking records and all of the other information listed on the website. However they have a computer facility on the 5th floor of the Consulate that allows you to complete the application on line and transmits directly to your customer service officer on the spot.
Back to Daniel and his beautiful home, it is excellently presented, well decorated and my large room was well heated with a beautiful bathroom. As this side trip to Buenos Aires was last minute due to my visa issue for the Rock in Rio festival I forgot to check the temperatures. Bring thermal clothes if you come at this time of year. In warmer times I would definitely return to Argentina and the "sausage house" so called because of its length.
Thank you Daniel and Marie his guest from France who both made me feel so welcome.