Lara's apartment offers travellers a bright and comfortable place in which to begin each day in Florence, and a restful place to come back to in the evening. Lara was a wonderful host and made me feel immediately welcome. She provided excellent suggestions for where to eat, enjoy a view of the city, and which museums to visit. She was very thoughtful in considering what might suit my budget and mood best, as well as the best routes for getting there and when to go. Many places were within a few minutes of her apartment, which made it very easy to come and go during the day and take a break from the tourist-packed streets. Her guest room is decorated with Florentine photographs and paintings, and it was a pleasure to see the sights I had toured during the day reflected on the walls around me. Thank you, Lara!