Al & Shanthi hosted us in their home as we relocated to Vancouver for work. They were extremely welcoming and sharing, arranging a mini fridge, and even selling us some unused furniture to furnish our new flat together with recommending a removals person who was well priced and easy to deal with. They are well versed in many cultures of the world and easy to stay with. There was a dog in the house, but we had no real issues with it. And if arriving by SkyTrain, catch the 26 bus as the house is a 15 min uphill walk with luggage from the Joyce Collingwood station. Overall a pleasant experience.