The setting is idyllic. After busy days in Amsterdam, my head spinning from the the wealth of sights and sounds, I was so happy relax in Tanya's lovely home. She lives just outside the city, in a country village setting. A short bike ride to the ferry took me into the city easily. I would bring rain pants next time - not just my slicker - so the rain wouldn't deter me from biking. But on a rainy day the buses were quick and easy too. The room Tanya provided me was impeccably clean, cosy and sweet. And she is friendly and warm but not at all intrusive.