It's difficult to express how much Catherine's thoughtfulness and gracious hospitality made a difference to what would have otherwise been a sad stay in Portland! From our arrival when she met us at the door, to our departure with a hug goodbye, our stay with Catherine was wonderful. Her home felt like 'home' to us, and made us feel so much more comfortable than had we been in a hotel. Everything we needed, in terms of towels, cooking/refrigeration, was already there for us, and she and her family gave us great recommendations for places to see and eat (thanks, Lucas! we loved the thrift shops!). It almost feels like I have family in Portland now, and I will look forward to future visits when we can stay with her again! XO!