Where do I begin? From even before meeting Hollis, on the day of arrival, he provided so many great places to keep in mind during my stay. At arrival, he picked us up from the airport and gave us a tour of a few neighborhoods right around where one of the levees broke. His knowledge and passion about his community and city was BEYOND impressive and assuring that I make the right move.
The house: absolutely BEAUTIFUL! It was the quintessential New Orleans home of a Second Liner - which, by the way, Hollis introduced and brought us to on the Sunday following arrival. It was immaculate and colorful, warm and made to feel like home away from home. I cannot express how gracious of a Host Hollis is and how much he really made us feel like part of the family. We met friends and family members of his, helped feed and give extra clothes to the homeless on Christmas Eve; it was all so fulfilling and humbling. Hollis is a true gem and has such a radiant energy that one cannot help but feel delighted by. He really went above and beyond and I look forward to staying with him again. So much so, that I decided to return again, next year, for Mardi Gras. Thank you for everything Hollis!