We were so happy to be with Monica and the neighborhood where her apartment is. She greeted us when we arrived which was later than we expected, showed us into the apartment and made us feel completely at ease. The apartment is very nice - clean and functional with a modern kitchen and amenities. We loved the neighborhood. There is a Metro stop literally right out the door and we were just three blocks from Copacabana which is everything you have seen and heard ---wonderful to walk and enjoy whiling away your days, swimming, sunning and people watching. It is also an easy walk to Ipanema with eclectic neighborhoods and famous beach. Every morning we would walk to a coffee shop where we got to know the sweet little girl who served us and have a delicious espresso or cappuccino with a ham and egg breakfast and fresh orange juice. A great shopping street for clothes, shoes, bags plus plus at good prices. Taxis were always available and all the drivers know Monica's street and the apartment location. She was there to meet us when it was time to leave and we have nothing but good memories of our stay in Rio. Thank you Monica. A Happy New Year and good things always.

Julie and Michael