Susanna was a lovely host. Her apartment was very close to the Rialto bridge and St Mark’s Square was within walking distance too. Thanks to her, we managed to see Doge’s Palace on a Friday night when there was hardly anyone there. The only thing we had an issue with was the stairs. The apartment being on the top floor meant climbing up four flights of stairs which is not a good thing if you’ve got knee problems. And especially so with heavy luggage in tow. But the location more than makes up for it and besides, Venice is a place you’ll have to come prepared for walking and climbing. If we return, it would be with backpacks instead of full sized luggage. Lesson learnt.