David, Laura's partner I guess, sent a friend to welcome us. We found the apartment exactly as we expected, small but cozy, though I have to say that lacking an air-con proved to be a shortage when the temperature in Madrid reached 41 degrees. The neighbourhood is lovely, full of bars and restaurants, and a supermarket is just round the corner. As we had an early morning departure flight, David's brother Antonio, who lives in the same building, kindly offered to arrange a taxi for us. I can't thank him enough.