Staying at Rosa’s place is like living with a relative. Opera and classical music on the radio plays in the background. Homemade food odors fill the kitchen. Privacy is difficult when the bathroom is located down the hall instead of inside the bedroom. The bathroom is very small with an extremely tiny tub (with a raised ‘shelf’ that was difficult for me to get into and out of. Plumbing odors in the bathroom were out of Rosa’s control, I’m sure, since the bathroom was clean. Rosa kindly offered breakfast foods and even taught me to roast local artichokes. Her location is excellent... a short walk to Madrid’s center and very close to the wonderful Anton Martin Market!