Thank you very much Anna for your hospitality! I arrived a bit earlier than planned but Anna was flexible and happy to accommodate me. After a cup of tea - a usual ritual in this house :-) she offered me a tour of Amsterdam which included roaming around the historic center on foot, dinner at La Place (recommended to those who likes fresh and healthy food buffet style), a cup of coffee and a cake at one of Anna's favorite little coffee shops in the heart of Amsterdam. I got a feel of the city and learn a bit of its history. I felt as if I came to visit a long time friend, not just a host whom I only exchanged a couple of e-mails before. To this I also have to add a walk through the gorgeous Vondelpark. The park is literally an extension of Anna's apartment, so close it is to her building. I chose to walk through it (approx. 25 mins.) every morning on my way to the city center.
Anna's multicolored cat adds to the enchantment of the place - she shared with me my breakfasts (always fresh fruit, muesli and eggs) and evening teas sitting either near by or on my lap. Amsterdam experience is not full without cats!
I also really loved the bedroom, the bed and the linen - all in elegant white and extremely warm and comfortable.