We were blessed with warm, sunny weather during our visit, with hospitality to match from Crystal and Ricardo. We were treated as if we were family members who hadn't been together in a long time; for instance, we were offered use of their kitchen and appliances if we wished. When we found out they composted and recycled everything, we knew they were our kind of folks. Crystal and Ricardo live in a tidy, attractively maintained vintage home within a block of a major bus line, and within about 6 blocks of diverse, non-chain restaurants. Their home is filled with small visually stimulating artistic curiosities and knickknacks. We found Ricardo and Crystal by chance, but a reunion with them on a return trip to Portland will definitely be on purpose.