We came to stay at Ms. Vita's for Washington D.c's Cherry blossom festival during the April5-7th. Ms. Vita's house sure is a hideaway, she has decorated it very nicely.. and I am one who loves homes with character and hers definitely was. We were first welcomed by Ms. Vita on Friday evening, and she showed us the different bus routes, train routes in her area. It's a wonderful house, light and airy with beautiful light and breeze coming in. The beds were soooooo comfortable, we crashed to sleep as soon as it got late. Hard wood floors, so they do creak, but we didn't mind. Ms. Vita even offered to make breakfast or left food on the stove for us..but we never got to try it! The timing for us was off somehow.. Sorry Ms. Vita, wished we could've tried some too!

I know that for an outsider who is coming into the Anacostia neighborhood, it may seem a bit rough and eerie with some boarded up houses; but my boyfriend and I always walked together to get to the trains or buses and even came back late night one time.. and were very aware of the surroundings. The neighbors minded their own business, said hi to you as you walked. Nobody were giving any mean stairs or anything.

There are bike rentals right outside the Anacostia green-line station, Woot!-- loving the bikeshare idea. We just never got a chance though =( there is so much to do and see. Her location was very accessible to buses or trains..using the wmata.com website made it especially helpful.

Thank you for everything Ms. Vita. We wish you and your daughters the best, and may you also get to go see wonderful cities and be hosted by wonderful people like yourself. It was an honor.