Staying with Anita was like visiting with a good friend. She was welcoming, friendly and helpful. I had some wonderful conversations with her, her husband Mark and Gabby, one of her tenants, and one night just hung out watching tv with her daughter. Although I rarely needed transportation, she was generous in offering to drive me downtown one day and to the airport when I left. Her house is a hoot, replete with lots of funky art, quirky tchotchkes everywhere. And of course, there’s the guest bedroom with its wonderful, artsy bed (and fascinating back-story) along with an unusual door and other assorted objets d’art. Mornings were enjoyable having coffee out back (overlooking her serious vegetable garden) and following the path of bowling balls. One morning Anita brought in some scrumptious baked goods from a local bakery. The little village nearby was perfect for great ribs, a cool music store and a friendly pub. Public transportation downtown is easy and relatively quick, a short walk to the village and then a direct bus that runs about once every half hour. Another good transportation option is to download Lyft, an app that locates drivers in the area (ride downtown was about $11). I’m looking forward to reciprocating when Anita comes up my way.