Mario gave us a warm welcome and quickly explained that due to very high tides over the next three days we would not be able to stay in the apartment by the canal as it would flood! We were initially disappointed but he showed us into an alternative one, situated opposite, which was very comfortable and well equipped - although no view! It rained almost the whole duration of our stay, but we still enjoyed ourselves - we had excellent food and wine and loved the surroundings. There is so much more yet to see so we will be back! Hopefully when it is drier weather....