Well, after many years of waiting, I finally passed my driving test…. on the Greek roads! This makes it more special.
The day kicked off to a bad start. I hit the curb a number of times during my practice - I was very nervous! To add to my nerves, I wasn’t sure if a bribe was to be dealt or not – and I wasn’t going to do that!
My instructor and I arrived at the area for my examination and, lo and behold, so had 25 other companies! Hoards of people were gathered around waiting for their exam… and I mean crowds… ironically, the roads were blocked! Oh the joys of being watched by 50 pairs of eyes as I fumbled through my exam!!!
So the examiners turned up and were split between the companies – we had 2 examiners for our group. We set off… in convoy. I had my whole ‘driving school family’ following me around my designated exam area!
In the car my instructor sat next to me, whilst the examiners sat in the back! There was translation. After 20 minutes, I pulled over from my exam and got out of the car to find my convoy hanging out of their cars behind screaming ‘Congratulations!’ They got out and ran to me. Remember the MANY scenes from ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding!’ Well this was ‘My Big Fat Greek Driving Test!’ – I say no more… I think I’ll leave the rest to your imagination!!!
But I would like to thank my Greek driving school family for their support: George, Katerina, Kizakis and the 30 others who stood by and watched the whole ordeal!!! I’m a good driver… honest?
1 comment:
Congratulations!!!
Greek traffic is absolutely incredible. For me it's a real big deal to drive there.
Be blessed with every blessing needed as a driver.
Uschi
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