I really enjoyed my stay in the Bywater- NOLA. Melissa's house was in a great location- it was comfortable and with my own living quarters I felt like I had plenty of privacy. If I wanted company, the kitchen was shared between the two sides of the house and I could ask questions about what I wanted to find. I wanted to check out some of the art galleries and of course the music and food. Melissa had suggestions for anything I was in the mood for and steered my towards some of the more local venues and restaurants that I probably wouldn't have found on my own. She also directed my to WWOZ where I could find all the show listings and a new radio station I can stream online and listen to even now. As a bonus, it happened to be second line season which I didn't know anything about and I was able to go to the Sudan second line...an experience I won't forget