I really enjoyed staying with Akemi.
It was my first visit to New York, and I loved it.
After many amazing adventures, it was so good to have a quiet, safe place to go to at night, for a good night's rest. I was very comfortable.
Akemi was very kind, for example, carrying my heavy case down the stairs, and reminding me, in a kind way, when I forgot some important things.
We had great talks about music, and staying with her, gave me an insight into the life of a very hard working musician.