Darryl was very friendly and we had many conversations about life in South Africa (and in Kenya where I live). Chloe, his border collie, is exuberantly affectionate; Darryl is working hard to help her restrain her excitement at greeting guests. If you are nervous around dogs, she is not dangerous at all, so there is no reason to be afraid; she just wants to be friends.

Darryl was very generous in telling me a lot about Cape Town and how to get around. I went along on a walk with Darryl and Chloe on the lower slopes of table mountain, and Darryl gave me several lifts around town, which he certainly did not have to do.

In short, I had a wonderful time, and I would love to stay with Darryl again. It is such a great value, and I am much more interested in friendly company than all the latest luxuries.