Maria was most welcoming to her very comfortable apartment. The description was reasonably accurate,with a comfortable bed in an excellent location not far from the Piazzale Roma,the rail terminus,and water taxis. Being within 30 meters of the grand canal down a narrow alleyway beside the hotel Carlton. Breakfast was provided with hot cornettas,juice, fruit, bread rolls and spreads , tea and coffee. The neighbourhood was quiet making it a pleasant place to stay.