We always stay at Pop and we love it there. Bus service runs pretty smoothly, although it can get really crowded, with the occassional late bus, but if they have a problem with one, they normally send out another. One more thing; if you've never stayed there and used their bus transportation...
Sounds like you had a great start to your trip! Hope the rest of it was just as good! Can't wait to read the rest...And hey, better late then never with the TR!