While I interacted very little with Jordan, she had prepared detailed instructions that proved very useful (good breakfast places to eat in the neighborhood, such as "Pagoda"; means of public transportation; etc). The house is located in a very residential area of NOLA which I safely explored by foot, although Jordan had kindly offered I use her bike. It got so cold though that I did not feel like biking around, but I saw many cyclists on the neighborhood bike trails.

I liked the coziness of the house. As I said, it gold very cold (freezing point) and Jordan provided me with a portable heater which made all the difference in the world. My bedroom, the only one Jordan rents out, was plenty big and had its own toilet and sink. The shower has to be shared though.

I was in NOLA to attend a conference at the Convention Center and had to work even during the evenings. Being at the house was great because it was very peaceful. There is a large room surrounded by windows in the back, with free WiFi and I could easily concentrate... and make myself a cup of tea and look at the cat stretching next to me!!!

Going from the house to the Convention Center could be done by a combination of nearby bus, then street car and walking or, which is what I did, direct street car and then by foot. That second option though required that I walk about 15 blocks from Governor Nichols street to Canal street, but I love walking in NOLA, mornings or nights, and always felt safe.

Thanks Jordan for providing me a home in New Orleans...!