A comfy chair. A tropical paradise outside the picture window. A golden eagle high in the treetops looking for supper. Three happy garden cats keeping an eye on things. Olyn and Hector’s home was our oasis after a day of taking on the super-charged chaos of magnificent Mexico City. The apartment’s lovely decor — lots of wood and cobalt-blue accents — was a pleasure to come ‘home’ to, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We loved winding our way along the cobblestoned streets of San Angel and we were pleased to be within walking distance of good restaurants, shopping and a lively street life. When we wanted to venture downtown, the metro and metrobus stations were just steps away. But best of all were our wonderful hosts, Hector and Olyn. With these two, you could stay in a shack and be happy! In fact, we felt so at home with them that we extended our stay for another week. Here’s to Olyn and Hector, for their exceptional warmth, good humour and stimulating conversation, and for their many helpful suggestions of things to do and see. When we’re back Mexico City way, we hope to stay with them again.