Mei Lin was a wonderful host, letting me borrow her bike for the week I stayed with her, offering up her lovely tea selection, and accommodating my every request. She even happened to fly into SFO at the same time as me and paid for our taxi to her home.

The room was a bit chilly, but everything I needed. It had a large closet full of hangers, so I got settled in a bit and hung all of my clothes. There was also a futon, besides the bed, in which my friend slept on one evening after visiting from Northern California. And lastly, though it could get chilly, Mei Lin had tons of blankets to offer up, so one need only bundle up!

The garden in the backyard was absolutely lovely, too. I ate my breakfast there every morning and got a little work done there as well, as the wifi was easily accessible out there.

I highly recommend staying with Mei Lin if you are visiting Palo Alto. It's a quick walk to University Street, where all of the downtown scene is happening, and it's just a short bike ride from Stanford. It was a wonderful time!