I have stayed in Marcelo’s apt. during my visit to Rio de Janeiro, for 8 days, in August 2014. During this period Marcelo was a most graceful host. He did make my life much easier during my stay by complying with maybe small favors but very big for me, which I most appreciated. He let me entry the apt. at 8 AM instead of two PM. My flight arrived from Paris at 5:25 AM and it would be a nightmare to wait until 2 PM for a shower. When leaving instead of 12 noon I was allowed to leave at 2 PM (my flight was 5 pm). Wonderful! On the first day I noticed that the coffee maker had a small problem when brewing the coffee, and next day he brought a new one for me. During all the time during my stay we exchanged short friendly messages. I do work in Rio once a year and I have already talked to Marcelo that from now on, I will be his house guest if he would accept me again. I cannot say thank you enough. Edna