Our host was waiting for us as we pulled our suitcases down W 20th Street. We settled in quickly into a small apartment that was comfortable and pleasant. The apartment was very quiet and had access to a small garden.

The neighborhood was wonderful. Though we had Metrocards with unlimited access to the subways, we found that many attractions were within walking distance including restaurants (examples, Rosemary's, Murray's Bagels, Babbo), museums (example, The Whitney), theaters (example, The Gym at Judson, a famous venue for modern dance), and other interesting neighborhoods (example, Greenwich Village.)

After six days our host spent time waiting for a taxi on the sidewalk and talking with us about our experiences and his many years in the neighborhood. He was very gracious.

It was a most pleasant experience. We hope to return in a future year.