Anyway, Greece being Greece, my new boss's husband asked if I was happy and I replied 'No, I am not' (this is not considered rude in Greece, it is necessary to speak in such a way - albeit in a polite tone). And we preceeded to discuss the accommodation and he is going to buy me:
a new DOUBLE bed
a new chest of drawers
a new wardrobe
new shelves for bathroom and living room
a freestanding IKEA lamp
I am chuffed and he said he is glad he has FINALLY met an English person who is so straight with him!
Remember, what we consider rude in the UK is not the case in Greec e- it's a simple matter of straight talking and if you ask a yes/no question, expect a yes/no answer!
I'm now finally in Paros after a pretty cool highspeed ferry (only 2 3/4 hrs as opposed to 5). But I missed not being able to go out on deck, so will get the slow ferry back, and hope that I'm coming back to a nicer flat!
It's beautiful here! And I met a really nice Greek girl on the ferry - she teaches Physics and is here with her boyfriend whilst he is on a Stag do. She asked if she could hang out with me when he goes on his 'wild' nights - sure! No probs! Great to meet people.
What shall I do tomorrow? I know, think I'll spend the day on the beach after going to the bakery to get some croissants for brekkie.
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