Mabel's flat is in a quiet alley, yet literally in the heart of the atmospheric Ribera, a few strides away from the Cathedral del Mar and the shops of local creatives that surround it. She was exceptionally helpful with my heavy baggage, helping to hoist it up to the fourth floor. The room is clean, with a window, and adequate storage space for a week's stay. It was a privilege to watch her at her creative activities, which include illustration and millinery.