It was such a pleasure to stay in Mario’s apartment. It is so light, bright, and very spacious, and the plant-filled terraces are wonderful--a terrace for each room. I felt so at home there and hated to leave! The apartment is on a peaceful street with tall trees, and I felt perfectly safe walking home at night. The location was great, away from the bustle of the city center but easily accessible to shops and public transportation. Mario and his wife Cristina are truly lovely people. Mario was always available whenever I had any questions about directions, places to go, things to see. He even invited me to a seaside resort and told me a lot about the history of the place. He is very knowledgeable and I will carry fond memories of the time we spent together. I hope I will be able to return one day.