It was lovely to live inside one of the iconic San Francisco "Victorians". It is close to 24th Street in the Mission, which is the heart of the city and a vibrant and fascinating neighbourhood, with a great ethnic mix and food of every kind, not to mention the bookshops and the fantastic murals on the walls of many buildings. We arrived the day after Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican festival, and colourful and curious remnants of the festival were everywhere. We loved the place. The accommodation was comfortable, the building was interesting, the neighbourhood was marvellous for people-watching, but one of the best things was our hosts, who are delightful, charming, hospitable and very well-informed and interesting people.