Couchsurfing in Iowa City

Now in Iowa City, I discover that there are only two hotels in town... This is the capitol of the State of Iowa, yet it's a tiny city in the sticks. So I put Plan B into action: look for an emergency couch to crash on, thanks to "couchsurfing", an internet site that provides a way to find a couch in someone's place for a night or two, or more if there is a mutual liking...

I'm really lucky. Doug answered yes. He is not in town, but his roommate Ryan just met me in a bar. I put down my bags in their apartment and end up on the balcony having a drink with Ryan and Murray...