Amanda was very helpful -picked me up to take me to her apartment; kitchen was stocked with all sorts of goodies: cereal, coffee, tea, detergent, butter and cookies even -a delight to arrive there! The apartment itself was quite lovely -very peaceful, and just 2 minutes' walk from both the sea front and the main shopping/coffee shop street in Brindisi. Even a washing machine. Perfect. I would recommend strongly. But take coats -Brindisi was very cold!