We stayed with our host Devis for 1 night at the start of a 2 week italian adventure. He was friendly & easy to communicate with in English.
Upon arrival, we met Devis at the apt. Quick & smooth elevator ride up to his floor. Nice bedroom with window. The single bathroom is shared with the host. Everything in the bathroom functioned properly.
As the temperature was quite high & very humid, we were looking forward to kicking on the a/c. Devis said it was broken.
Later, after more heat & humidity, I thought I could possibly fix the a/c. I searched for a thermostat in the apt. We quickly realized there are no vents built into the walls. So it could not have been central ac but perhaps a window or stationary unit that simply did not exist.
We explored the neighborhood & found a nice little bar down the block called "Nikkies bar" owned by a man from Calabria named Nikkie! We asked for a vodka shot. He cracked open a new bottle poured a half of a glass. Appx 6 shots. He got us a sprite & only charged us 3€. Wow! Go see that guy! There are some tasty cafes w/sandwiches & beers nearby.
We returned to the apt that night appx 10 p. We tried keeping the window closed from the bugs flying in, but that was an impossibility as it was too hot.
In the morning my wife & I woke with multiple mosquito bites. Bonus.
There was no breakfast and no coffee. After we left the apt hungry & not alert, we were messaged by Devis he had become sick the night before & says he owes us for next time. Thanks Devis, we hope you are feeling better! Ciao!!