Ennio is a charming, generous host with a very good command of English. The apartment is spotless,spacious and well equipped. After meeting us at the apartment Ennio then took us on a little tour of the immediate area to point out shops,where to get buses into town and the railway station and a good cafe just around the corner. He is also very happy to take you on a personal tour of the city.
The apartment is in a quiet residential area with a supermarket and pharmacy close by. We went by bus to the railway station a few times and the journey only takes 12 minutes or so. Bologna is a great base as there are excellent rail links to other towns and cities eg. Firenze and Ravenna. The walk into town takes a good 25mins. Although it was very warm when we were there the last part of the walk is under the porticos (as are most of the streets of Bologna) which offers much relief from the sun!
Ennio kindly offered to book taxis for us for our return to the airport. He came round to help with our luggage and to say goodbye.
We all enjoyed our stay in his apartment. He had remembered on our arrival that we as a family were holidaying together to celebrate my birthday and presented me with a bottle of Prosecco. He even left some fruit later on in the week as had been to the market! Nothing is too much trouble for Ennio. It was a pleasure to have met him. If we all were to go on holiday together again in Bologna we wouldn't hesitate to get in touch with him. Thank you Ennio!
Alison.