I was late to the bus from Bergamo station to Alessandro's house and he picked me up by car because it was pouring outside and I had textile shoes on. Thank you, Alessandro! It was another chance for me to practise a little bit of Italian on the way and then have a quiet night's sleep before my morning flight. Alessandro was extremely tactful and I appreciated the sense of privacy in his home, something I almost didn't expect when renting a room in a house. The bed was firm and comfy and the blanket was the best I've ever slept under, so soft, like being wrapped in a soft toy! The buses to Bergamo station accept cards which was very convenient and fuss-free.