Alessandro's friend was in front of the apt. building to greet us and show us how to use keys. Apt. was as advertised, with a well-equipped kitchen. We were quite comfortable. Bathroom floor is about 3" higher than hall floor, which took me some getting used to. The location is wonderful: a half block from Piazza Testaccio and close to the Volpetti deli and cafeteria, both full of gustatory treats. Pyramide metro stop is about 12 minutes away and many buses stop just a block away. You will run into mostly locals in the neighborhood, plus foodies from