Caitlin was very welcoming at my arrival on the 9th albeit fuming at the presidentiaI election result. The situation was great for me --- just 3 stops on the Metro from the Lincoln Centre where I spent most evenings and handy for breakfast at a convenient Diner. The apartment itself was in one of those upper west side blocks from the early 1900s with many original features including 'steam heat--- really interesting.

I wasn't the ideal guest since I was at the opera almost every night --- coming in near midnight and getting up late but Caitlin adapted to my time-table wonderfully.

During the day I wanted to avoid the tourist trail having seen all that before more than once and Caitlin was able to give me some great pointers that I knew nothing about and was glad to follow up. Did you know there was a wonderful beach in NY? --- no -- not Coney Island --- Rockaway. Would you have thought have taking a train up towards Poughkeepsie? ---- a scenic ride up the Hudson valley along the side of the river and a stop-off at Cold Spring---not to be missed --- and all at Caitlins suggestion.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and particularly Caitlin's illuminating chats about NY, her acting and those gaps 'between work' where actors fill in. An excellent hostess I wouldn't hesitate to go again if I ever get back to NY.