How much more welcome could we have felt than being greeted at the Cape Town airport, after consecutive overnight flights, by our smiling, red-scarved host? He immediately helped us get a simcard, then whisked us off to his place on High Level Road, with its commanding view of the famed V & A waterfront. It proved an ideal location for our week stay in Cape Town, within walking distance of both the waterfront, downtown & plenty of good cafes & restaurants -- just as advertised. Once we rented a car, there was no problem parking on the street nearby. Ian is a man who wears many hats -- both literally & figuratively -- & he proved a fount of information about local wisdom & South African culture at large. Our tour of the wine district with Ian as guide was a highlight. We would recommend his place to anyone who is not daunted by the 63 step hike up to what I affectionally dubbed 'Ian's Aerie'. We look forward to meeting him again when we return to Cape Town.