Antonio's friend very kindly helped us find the entrance to the street and car parking area - not easy in Palermo! The apartment was all we hoped and more - spacious, arty, quirky, clean and full of colour. The little balcony was too hot to sit out on until the last evening as the weather during our stay was amazingly hot -fantastic. Antonio's local guide suggestions were very helpful. Yes it's a busy, vibrant, at times raw city but so much to see and do. The food was great, also there's a supermarket very close if you want to cook in. We stayed 4 nights and enjoyed it all apart from a long walk to a dirty beach - but a bit of a mad thing to do anyway in the heat! Sicilian ice cream is delicious - don't go without trying a few flavours. Sunday's antiques market was worth going to in Piazza Marina - we even found a bowl made by the same pottery that made the bathroom's wash bowl - a good find! Highly recommended, although the shared veranda is not really suitable for eating out, but the dining room is so lovely it was fine. Many thanks Antonio (and friend).