I LOVED staying with Manlio!! He went above and beyond his duties as a host. After arriving Manlio made me coffee, allowed me to settle in and then he and his girlfriend gave me a tour of the local area and pointed out the best places to eat, party, swim, etc. That night they invited me out to have a drink with their group of friends and they took me to this amazing outdoor nightclub which I would not have seen, had it not been for them. I also felt I was given space and independence to enjoy the apartment (which is just below the house), but as Manlio is such a cool guy, I really enjoyed hanging out with him for a beer or coffee. I hope to return to visit Manlio in Sicily and I look forward to him visiting me in Australia!