I enjoyed being in the scenic historic neighborhood of Algiers. Karen's home is beautiful, comfortable, and she's a great chef! The bed, pillows and sheets were excellent - I slept so well. I suppose I could not have had that quality in any hotel. Karen provided me with breakfast each morning and it wasn't simply cereal, baked goods or continental style. It was high end ingredients, including locally grown fruits of vegetables and expertly prepared by Karen, a former restaurant owner. Besides the vintage beauty of her home, Karen is a beautiful inspiring woman. I'm grateful that I was blessed to meet her and enjoy the comforts of her home, cats, dog, chickens and wild birds. My trip was for business and I needed to go downtown daily - to get there, I enjoyed short walks to the ferry that glided across the Mississippi River to the downtown area, where there are many restaurants and shops to choose from. At times while standing and waiting for the ferry, I took a few moments to reflect on the significance of this historical spot.