Eduardo's apartment in the heart of Santiago was exactly what I was looking for. I had less than 24 hours in Santiago, and I didn't want to waste time. The apartment is easy to find, and is a short walk from some of the major sights in the city. The room, bed, and apartment are well decorated and very comfortable, with a nice view of downtown. Eduardo was incredibly helpful guiding my travels around the city. He provided detailed directions from the airport, had an itinerary and maps ready so I could make the most of my few hours as a tourist, and stayed on-call in case I had problems.

Most important was just how friendly and welcoming Eduardo and Claudio were. I instantly felt at home with friends. We talked for hours, a lively & merry conversation that ranged from history and politics, to science, fashion, and food -- incredibly informative and stimulating. Claudio created a wonderful dinner of Chilean and Argentinian inspired dishes that was truly delicious and satisfying. And, heroically after only a few hours sleep, Claudio pulled together a hearty breakfast to power me through my day of tourism.

I somehow needed to fit an entire vacation's worth of culture, history, and food into one day. With Eduardo and Claudio's help, I succeeded. I look forward to visiting them again next time I'm in Santiago -- hopefully with more time!