At the outset, my email communication with Teo, the host, has been very warm and all my queries were promptly answered. When we arrived at Barcelona Airport, our taxi was already waiting to take us to the apartment, and Patricia, the host's representative was already waiting for our arrival. She even helped to carry our suitcases up to the apartment which is on the 3rd floor! Patricia was wonderful, she briefed us everything about the apartment, and gave us tips on the neighbourhood as well as how to get around the city, even though all these written information were available in the apartment. Patricia even went the extra mile to help call a nearby restaurant to have our dinner delivered to the apartment. And we really appreciate this little gesture since it was already quite late in the evening, we were already quite tired and we don't speak Spanish.

The apartment itself is well fitted out with modern conveniences and fittings, although some of the original floor tiles and vaulted ceiling were restored which was wonderful; two of my friends who are architects, really appreciate this. The apartment is perfect for the four of us, with 2 separate bedrooms, and it is very comfortable. And we enjoyed our breakfast time around the dining table, which was another piece of restored furniture. The only downside is that we had to climb up the staircases to get to the apartment which is on the 3rd floor; its not an easy climb up the stairs when we have large suitcases!

The neighbourhood itself is well served with shops, cafes and restaurants, and we could easily flag down a taxi on the street. And the Gaudi landmarks in the city are all not very far and are very easily accessible by taxi from the apartment. Too bad we couldn't stay longer to explore the city.

Again, Patricia had also arranged for a taxi to take us to the airport. I wouldn't mind returning to the apartment, but I hope that the next time around, there will be an elevator in the building. Many thanks to Teo and to Patricia