Cristina made me feel comfortable and at home immediately. She is very warm and open as a person. Her apartment is very cosy and I enjoyed her lovely balcony a lot.
The neighbourhood Gracia is not the most central but a great place to stay, many cosy "plazas" and nice restaurants, bars and shops. And you get away a little from all the tourists:)
Cristina gave me a lot of good advice about what to do in Barcelona, would have missed the great Bowie exhibition otherwise!
I would definitely stay with Cristina if/when I go back!