Lauro was there to greet us on arrival and very keen to make sure that we would be able to make the most of our stay. We came by train and tram from the airport before plunging into the little streets to find the apartment block but returned to the airport by taxi, recommended by Lauro, at the same cost but less hassle and more quickly. Lauro showed us how everything worked in the flat then left us to it. The air conditioning in each room was very welcome as the weather was hot and humid throughout our stay but we didn't need to keep it on overnight or in the morning. The location of the apartment in Trastevere meant that by day we could walk to the most famous Rome tourist attractions including Forum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain (under refurbishment at the moment), Spanish Steps, Borghese Gardens etc. By night there was a plethora of eating establishments nearby at all prices so plenty of choice although we struggled to find a table outdoors if we left it after 7pm unless we wanted to wait until after 9pm. We were a group of 5 so we couldn't just slip onto a table for two. Plenty of air-conditioned indoor restaurant space so not really a problem. Every eating experience was good. The atmosphere in Trastvere was vibrant by day and night, into the small hours but quiet in the early morning. The neighbourly bakery was brilliant for snacks and bread with a small grocer/greengrocer just around the corner, shop for postcards with stamps etc - what more could a tourist want? The nearby square and cobbled narrow streets were very atmospheric reflecting an ancient street pattern so we really felt like Romans. We can't wait to go back to the Eternal City!