We had a wonderful weekend in Portland at Silke & Dave's place! The neighborhood is one of the best in Portland--lots of funky shops, cafes and restaurants, while very safe and residential. The basement apartment was cozy and private, and very thoughtfully set up. Everything from the big screen down to the wooden percussion frog was amazing and kept us endlessly entertained. Silke & Dave are such enthusiastic and sweet people, and are very warm, inviting, generous hosts. They made sure we had fresh coffee (from the fancy roastery down the street), lent us rain pants that we had forgotten to bring, let us use their bikes for a ride along the river, and even invited us up for coffee into the main house (which is just as cute and cozy as the basement). They were such a joy to talk to, and make us feel right at home! Thank you, Dave & Silke!