RSSNov 01 2007
A conversation with an Athens hotel owner
A conversation with a British woman who owns a small hotel in Athens
Ben: Hello, is this the Villa Olympic?
Woman: Yes
B: I’m calling to find out if you have availability for 2 people to stay one week, starting tomorrow.
W: Yes, plenty.
B: Great. And what would the price be?
W: 35 Euros a night, if you stay for a week.
B: OK, thanks very much for the information. We’ll be arriving in Athens tomorrow, so perhaps I’ll give you a call then.
W: Well, what does that mean?
B: Oh, it means I’m calling around to check out prices, so I’ll possibly be back in touch tomorrow.
W: Well, if THAT’S what you’re doing, fine. But don’t expect me to wait up all night.
B: Umm, OK, I won’t? Thanks for your help.
W: Do you really think you’ll find anything cheaper than that price?
B: Well, that’s why I’m calling around, to try and find out.
W: I think you’re just being… (low mumbling that I can’t make out)
B: All I’m really trying to do is compare prices between hotels…
W: This isn’t a hotel, it’s a HOUSE!
B: Umm, I’m sorry if I’ve offended you in some way, I didn’t mean to.
W: Where did you get this address??!!
B: The internet.
W: Oh, you just do your work.
B: OK then… thanks for your help.
W: Yes, you just DO YOUR WORK.
B: Goodbye!
With crazies like this out there, you can see why we’re so grateful for Mudfish’s hospitality! And on that note, we’re catching a train this morning to the Greek port city of Patras, where we’ll hop an overnight ferry to Brindisi, Italy. By Friday night, we’ll be in Naples! Goodbye gyros, raki, and fish… hello pizza, wine, and fish!
. . . and hello gelato!! I teared up when I saw the word “Naples.” I am soooo jealous!
you know i own many hotel in athens….
haha that actually made me LOL. you just do your work.