Alessandra and Gennaro's home is located in the southern part of Trastevere, a hip yet quietly medieval part of town. It is simple to get to their apartment from the airport. This proves especially useful when it comes time to depart for the return flight as they are two blocks from the train station. Additionally, they are just across the street from a tram that travels to the center of the city, as well as convenient buses. During my week's stay, I opted to walk into the city which was extremely easy to do. The hospitality Alessandra and Gennaro supplied was exemplary, a wonderful balance of care and independence. I was regularly offered tea and oranges, fresh water, even an umbrella (which I really needed). They gave me excellent advice for navigating the city and we had fantastic conversations about Italian culture and traditions. The whole experience was amazing.