Ricardo was ready to greet us when we arrived and was very enthusiastic that we enjoy our stay in Belem. He was excited to show us around and eager to explain the history of the home. He was an especially gracious host because there was a bottle of wine waiting for us, as well as some chocolate, and basic food in the refrigerator, along with fresh fruit. Ricardo's home exceeded our expectations and we had a wonderful time exploring Belem and the surrounding neighborhood. He was especially helpful with calling taxis for early airport departures (our family departed on different days) and ensuring that we knew how to get around the Lisbon area. Restaurants and other small shops were just a couple of blocks away and a grocery store is nearby.