Carlos took us birding for most of a day and refused to accept money for it. His English is understandable, his attitude is very amenable. Reyes, his wife, is an English teacher. She had maps to share and can explain how to get to the major tourist sites, whether by bus or rail, funicular or boat. We were made to feel welcome, almost as if we were family members. Mauro, their 4-year old son, also speaks some English and it was fun having him chat with us. The breakfast provided varied from day to day. It always included a bowl of fresh fruits, toast and rolls, and something that would be a Spanish specialty. Their very warm hospitality more than compensated for the small size of the bedroom. The living room was ample in size for us and them. We were usually left to use it it in private. The beds consist of two fold outs arranged as bunk beds. The steps up to the upper bunk are narrow. Keep your slippers on to get up there. Carlos and Reyes made our week in Barcelona delightful. We could get to all the places we wanted to see and enjoyed their restaurant recommendations as well as their knowledge of tourist meccas. They were truly lovely hosts.