Greece was a very interesting experience. I found the Acropolis especially
impressive it was amazing to think what it must have been like. Another
highlight came in mingling with a society that was so different to ours.
Bartering in particular was exciting. After greeting the alarmed shopkeeper with
a loud chorus of "Yassu"(hello) we got down to the serious business of
negotiating. Fortunately for us most shopkeepers could speak English, Yassu
being our limit. Bartering was a task in which most boys joined in
enthusiastically even if they weren't actually buying. We came away largely
proud of purchases although given the amount of things that have already broken
perhaps we shouldn't be. Jack Anderson stood out as a natural born negotiator.
When a shopkeeper attempted to tell him that her products were good quality he
replied almost instantly and very firmly, "no they are not quality"
— Josh Lloyd
typical jack...
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