This old geezer has told that one never knows who will ascend the grand staircase of the hostel. The chap featured in the above snap being a perfect illustration of that theory.
Justin I was at reception yesterday afternoon when Fraser made queries about booking a spot for a few days. Playing cards close to chest, Fraser had Justin I do the complete tour of available beds, from a bunk in the dorm to a private room to our deluxe room, the one and only with private loo and shower.
Justin I does not look forward with undiluted pleasure to seeing his name on this blog. This old geezer knew that His Holiness was clever with the sprinling of 'holy water' and burning insense but had no clue as to Justin I's ability to get folks to sit in the fancy pews. With no pressure, Justin I managed to point out to Fraser the advantages to be had from booking superior accommodations at the hostel. Was rather clever in his tour of the facilities as well. The Big Kahuna would be pleased.
Fraser splashed out on the deluxe room. Getting his luggage placed and needing a strong cup of 'joe' got Fraser to come out and make small talk with the old geezer.
Bit of a dark horse our new guest turned out to be. Seems Fraser is a 'contributor' to 'Lonely Planet' and is known to check out hostels listed in and write if the visited hostel lives up to the comments posted on.
Fraser did not have any opportunity to 'work it' at the Hilo Bay Hostel. Justin I had worked magic on and there were no points to exploit. Fraser candidly admits that when he books into a hostel and reception is lacking in customer service, he tells how he writes reviews for the "Lonely Planet", is not surprised when that news turns a 'cold' reception into one that is most accommodating.
One has to admire the suaveness of Fraser, he is one to get full value for dollar spent. Fraser is from Canada, and 'dollar' is to to watched...
Fraser is well travelled, been to Peru he has. Well aware of the value of a hostel stay. Bit clever to be on a journey of discovery and still mindful of the lolly...
This old geezer has no doubt that when the report is done by Fraser, it will be a glowing one. After all, the quote best loved about Hilo Bay Hostel comes from "Lonely Planet'; 'simply the best'.
One hopes that the lovely time spent at hostel will not be kept under Fraser's rather dashing hat, that he will spread the word about his time spent enjoying ALOHA. I rather think it will...
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