Carlos’ place was ok at best. It had NO real amenities. No extra toilet paper - NONE. We had to go to the store on the first day because all we had were partial rolls. No fans to move the air as the AC didn’t really work. Few plates and cups. Small and odd shaped rooms.
Carlos was also rude. When we asked about the AC, he basically insulted us and called us GIANT Americans. Here is exactly what he wrote to me as the person giving him money:
“Hi Eric,
The air conditioning must be treated as if it were a "little princess" , that is, follow two basic rules
1.- Not having it on permanently, too many hours
2.- Do not use it to the maximum power always.
The machine is very powerful and needs pampering and affection.
We must also bear in mind that the customs of american people (USA) are not the same as those of Europe. Here, the coffees, "Coke" and icecream are small, and there are GIANTS , here the cars are small and electric, there they are very big and they spend a lot of gasoline ........ so everything more or less is the same.
Thanks and sorry for the disturbance.
Carlos”
Carlos - if you want people from the US to give you money to stay in your apartment, you need to actually have amenities and you probably shouldn’t insult them. There are lots and lots of places to stay - remember that little fact next time you insult your guest.