The welcome was excellently prepared. Prior to my arrival I had eMail contact and could arrange everything I needed. For instance, as I was already in Rome I wanted to check in early and this was made possible in a very flexible fashion. I arrived at the apartment and Joseph showed me everything and explained the details one needs to know to "operate" someone else's apartment.

The neighborhood St Lorenzo is very interesting and exciting. It is located 20 minutes by foot south east of the central railway station Termini, easy. The neighborhood can be characterized as alternative. Many students live there. For me the perfect contrast to the ancient ruins and the bourgeois neighborhoods in the city center. I enjoyed myself a lot - and the numerous bars and restaurants. There are also lots of grocery stores and a market and an open air movie theatre.