Fay was very welcoming, showing me around the house but also driving me around the local neighbourhood so that I could get my bearings. Prior to travelling Fay had also sought out some key information on my behalf, e.g. travel information and local amenities, so that I had less to worry about once I arrived. The house, and my room (seen on the right of the main picture), were homely. The local neighbourhoods of Armadale and Malvern had all the facilities I could ask for, plus Fay's house is a short walk from the trams and trains that allow easy access to the city and other districts. Fay is always very clear, so as a guest it was easy to know what was expected, always ready for a chat about current affairs and interested in hearing peoples opinions. Overall, the house certainly felt like home for the ten weeks of my stay.