This stay was a special experience. While only one night at Joao's lovely, quiet home before a morning flight, it was comfortable and homely. Joao is great. He is knowledgable, very caring, truly interested and grows beautiful orchids. After just arriving he invited me along on a spontaneous day trip with his friends to tour and have lunch in a peaceful town on the coast, welcomed with warm hospitality and laughs. They even took the scenic route home so I could see the sea at sunset and insisted on sharing soup once home. So wonderful to share their lives. Thank you Joao, I look forward to returning!