I stayed at Catherine's place in Leslieville for over a week. It's a beautiful quaint part of the town, with hipster cafes, unique eateries and even yarn stores. It is a lovely mix of the old and the new. A streetcar or a bus will take you downtown in no time. I did not feel out of place for even a single day as Catherine makes you feel at home. Her place is filled with the warmth of good books and art that she has painstakingly assembled over the years. The three lovely cats make it even better. Catherine was a very gracious host and went out of her way to help me with the travel, food and even an umbrella on a snow day. She is also an excellent conversationalist, and I learnt a lot about art, literature, culture and politics in Canada. Catherine is a wonderful soul, filled with joy and laughter and I think I carried that feeling back home after staying at her place.