Stephan's home is a monument to great art. Their collection of Medieval, Renaissance and other era furnishings are breath-taking; much of it from churches and restored by Stephan and his partner. It was like living in a museum. In a good way. My room was very comfortable and beautifully decorated with a private bath across the hall. My hosts were very solicitous from the beginning, offering me tea after my long flight, serving a late breakfast of yogurt, organic cereal, fruit, jam, biscuits and coffee to die for. The flat itself is right in the middle of everything happening in Florence, steps away from The Dome, The Medici homes, the Arno river and sculpture and artwork for the ages. On my first morning there Stefano very kindly took me on a quick tour of the surroundings, imparting historical information I knew nothing of and taking me to a stunning church off the beaten tourist track where we could leisurely look at its rich treasures, including originals by Michelangelo, without crowds. I was only there for a day and a half before leaving for a writers session in Cortone but I must say my Florence experience was fun and satisfying and my wonderful hosts and their ultra charming canine, Aetna (such a cutie!), helped make it so.