The family was extremely hospitable and welcoming of me into their home. They gave me great advise on how to make the most of my stay, recommending places to see and giving me some local advice. The house was meticulously clean and Paola thought of everything. Although the house is right near a bus stop that goes directly into the city I had some problems with buses not showing up at their scheduled times. This was particularly frustrating given that I was there on the weekend and a public holiday meaning the buses were even less frequent meaning that I had to stand in the snow for up 40 minutes. Having said this Paola and her family did everything to make sure that my stay was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.