Staying at Ion’s and Sheila’s wonderful house was a real treat! Ion and Sheila are the loveliest hosts who really care for you. Ion met us upon our arrival in Rio early, at six AM, one Monday morning. He then took us to a grocery store so we could buy groceries. He also took us on a tour in Santa Theresa to show us the surroundings.
The appartment, filled with art work, and the wonderful garden with the pool, lots of shade, monkeys and parrots (and bats) in the trees, was a safe and calm place to stay in, away from busy traffic. From the garden you could see Cristo Redentor in one direction and the Sambodromo in another direction.
At the nearest square, Largo das Neves, there were restaurants and people gathering there at night were playing music and singing. Monday night was more quiet, but other nights were really lively. If we ever come back to Rio de Janeiro, one of the reasons to do so will be to have the opportunity to stay at Ion’s and Sheila’s place once more!
Thank you Ion and Sheila!
/Gabriel and Anna-Lena from Sweden