Tendai was a very welcoming and gracious host. Our suite was very well-decorated and had all of the comforts of home. This was also true for the bathroom and kitchen, which was filled with tons of snacks, spices, and starter foods. My travel-mate and I also got to spend one of the holidays with Tendai and her family, which was equally lovely. Tendai, herself, is a very knowledgable and motivating person -- a great conversationalist when you run into her