Fernando went ABOVE and BEYOND to make me feel comfortable in his Madrid apartment. I had just finished the Camino de Santiago when I arrived to his place, and having done the walk before, Fernando knew exactly how I felt when I arrived: tired from the long journey. He was immediately welcoming, and even met me at the metro station near his apartment (which is only 2 minutes away!) to show me to his place. He prepared an itinerary for me based on the things I told him I hoped to see and do while in Madrid. If I wrote about every wonderful reason I enjoyed my visit, I wouldn't have enough space to fit it all in the review. Highlights include: churros and hot chocolate for breakfast, jamon serrano and wine tasting lunch prepared by Fernando, the bottle of wine he supplied me for finishing the Camino de Santiago, chips he sent home with me from his home town, his kindness and friendliness, and the comfort of a private room and bathroom that included plenty of space for my belongings. He even helped me back to the metro station and saw that I got on to the metro in time for my flight.

Thank you SO MUCH for everything, Fernando. I hope to stay at your place if I return to Madrid in the future.