Alessandro made us feel very welcome in Milan; he had provided some food and milk etc. for our arrival. The flat is lovely and exactly as described – modern, large, roomy and stylish. The neighbourhood is also fine – it is c30 minutes outside central Milan but the tram and bus service is very good, frequent and cheap. An all-day ticket on the tram costs just €4.50 and takes you all way to the plaza outside the Duomo.