Well....he's not my friend, but we could ask him.
He's probably been there, heck he's probably lived there for several years and knows all the locals and where to get the best dinner because it's buddy owns the place and don't forget to hook up with his cousin that owns the biggest Gondola company and can't take you to all the behind the scene place that you just wouldn't get with a smaller company and he can probably hook you with some great discounts.........
Forget it.
No way I'm starting THAT conversation........