I stayed in Nelia's apartment for 2 weeks in May and could not have had a better experience. The apartment is absolutely wonderful and has everything needed to cook for yourself and be comfortable but is very central with ease of walking to all the great restaurants and shops along Long Street so you don't ever have to cook for yourself. There are multiple MyCiti bus stations within a 3 minute walk, which makes it very simple to go anywhere within or outside Cape Town.

One week my husband stayed and one week I stayed alone. Both weeks I felt completely safe in the building and in the surrounding square, particularly during the day. I walked many times between the apartment and the convention centre both during the day and night. During the night, I chose to never walk alone as there are some questionable characters about, but once inside the square the security guards are readily available and do not allow solicitors to hang out. The surrounding hotels are also very nice and would provide a security escort if asked.

After 2 weeks, several great conversations and one excellent dinner together, I would like to think I can call Nelia and Meent friends and hope to see them again, either in SA or the US!