I received a very warm welcome from Avey, who lives in a beautiful well appointed home within easy access to buses and the Sky train into the city. It helped that I had been sent some information about how to get around the city: the maps I had did not show how big the city is, but getting around is easy. My son told me that avenues go west to east and streets north to south, as well, some of the buses indicate what routes they go on too eg #44 i think goes along 4th Avenue, but please don't quote me. It is a quiet neighbourhood and I felt safe going 'home' in the dark after 10pm. Avey had plenty of information and tips about the 10 key place to go in Vancouver, quite a task for me within a week. I felt like an extended member of the family rather than a guest. She is a good listener and has a good sense of humour. There was a great hot shower and I slept well in the comfortable bedroom. The walk from the station is slightly uphill but took me about 10 minutes I think. There is a big 'drug' store in the other direction which sells basic items and various restaurants if you don't want to go further afield. Avey does not have a microwave which you may like to be aware of. A quiet, spotlessly clean home. Thank you.