Our hosts - husband and wife - are more charming than most of the people we have known in our long lives. Beyond charm, they were concerned for our comfort, ease of getting around in the city, explaining where to find every sort of food and services; in short, they took "ownership" of our stay and made certain that every question was answered fully. My wife Brenda and I have much in common with Bernd and Katja so we became instant friends and saw one another on several occasions. We very much appreciate the decor of the apartment which includes two large photographs taken by Katja that we never tired of admiring. She and Bernd have a wry sense of humor that endeared them to us. Bernd and Katja and their apartment were among the foremost highlights of our month in Berlin.