For anyone wishing to absorb the atmosphere of the Silent City, Antonio's house would be the perfect place to stay. This was in no sense a "spare room". The guest apartment had a private balcony and was furnished and decorated fully in the spirit of Antonio's part of the house. Antonio was the perfect host: checking on my arrival time, advising me on the bus routes from the airport, meeting me at the bus station and sharing friendly conversation at breakfast. In fact, I would say that he was meticulous in doing just the right amount to ensure that I enjoyed my visit to Mdina - which I most certainly did