Even before we arrived for the first time, Furio provided us very helpful information on how to travel from the train station to the Fenice Theater. Paula warmly greeted us, showed us the lovely apartment, and gave some helpful tips and advice on restaurants. The apartment was perfect in terms of location, size, amenities. In a city as dense and old as Venice, the apartment was notably sunny and well built (i.e., sound-proof). It was a complete joy to open the windows in the morning, and listen to the singing gondoliers as they rowed by.