I believe Hermann deserves a bit of special recognition for his reception of me. My request came to him with less than a day's notice because of some abrupt and unforeseen changes in my travel plans. Hermann responded fairly rapidly, and was very communicative about making arrangements for my arrival. He was also gracious about my being unable to speak German and seemed keen on making me feel welcome, which I deeply appreciated.

When I arrived, Hermann gave me a short tour of the living arrangements. There is plenty of space in the room where I stayed for a single person, and having a personal desk was so helpful since I work from my laptop and tend to be a homebody. As I am rather fond of playing the piano Hermann agreed to let me play the one in his home, which is, as others have noted, something like a miniature museum.

About Hermann as a host, he struck me as a very thoughtful and interesting person with broad life experience. If you happen to get a chance, do take occasion to ask a little about his career and perhaps his contributions to the local academic scene.

For me, a single traveler, Hermann's lodging was completely ideal. Experiences like the one I had at Hermann's home are the very reason I continue to lodge virtually exclusively through Airbnb no matter where I travel; they are the difference between merely having a place to store belongings and sleep, and having a friend and a home away from home.

Thank you so much, Hermann!