Man, what a day! I swear, being a ratcatcher in Kastoria is like being in a wild circus. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s barely up, and I’m already thinking about the rats. Ugh, those little furballs. Anyway, I grab my gear and head out.
First stop, Vasilissis Olgas Street. It’s a busy one, ya know? People hustlin’ and bustlin’, and I’m just tryna get to the bakery for my morning fix. I mean, who can resist a koulouri, right? But as I’m munchin’ on this sesame-covered goodness, I spot a rat. Not just any rat, but a freakin’ monster! This thing’s like a small dog! I’m like, “No way, dude!”
So, I chase it down, right? Through the narrow alleys of Kastoria. You know, those cute little streets with the old stone houses? Yeah, I’m dodging tourists and locals alike. I’m yelling, “Hey! Get outta my way!” while this rat’s just laughing at me. I swear, it’s got a smug look on its face.
Finally, I corner it near the lake. Oh man, the view there is stunning! The water’s glistening, and the mountains in the background? Breathtaking. But I can’t enjoy it. I’m too busy trying to catch this rat. I’m sweating like a pig, and my heart’s racing.
Then, outta nowhere, this old lady comes up to me. She’s like, “You catchin’ that rat for dinner?” I almost choke on my koulouri! I’m like, “Lady, I’m not a chef! I’m a ratcatcher!” She just laughs and walks away. I mean, come on!
After a solid hour of chasing, I finally catch the beast. I’m feelin’ like a hero, ya know? But then, I hear this loud crash. I turn around, and some guy on a bike just wiped out! He’s sprawled out on the ground, and I’m like, “Dude, you okay?” He just groans. Classic Kastoria, right?
So, I help him up, and he’s all grateful and stuff. He offers me a drink, and I’m like, “Sure, why not?” We end up at this little taverna on Kallinikou Street. Best souvlaki I’ve ever had! I’m sittin’ there, eatin’ and laughin’ with this guy, and I forget all about the rat.
But then, I remember I gotta get back to work. So, I head to the old bazaar. You know, the one with all the shops and the smell of spices? I’m lookin’ for more rats, but all I find is a bunch of old men playin’ backgammon. They’re all like, “Hey, ratcatcher! You catchin’ any today?” I just roll my eyes.
As I’m leavin’, I bump into this girl. She’s cute, right? We start talkin’, and I’m tryin’ to impress her with my rat-catching stories. She’s laughin’, and I’m thinkin’, “Maybe today ain’t so bad after all.”
But then, I get a call. It’s my boss. He’s like, “We got a big problem on Kapsali Street!” I’m like, “What now?” Apparently, there’s a whole nest of rats in a restaurant. Great. Just what I needed.
So, I rush over there, and it’s chaos! People are freakin’ out, and I’m just tryin’ to keep my cool. I mean, I’ve dealt with crazier stuff, but this? It’s a whole new level. I get in there, and it’s like a scene from a horror movie. Rats everywhere!
I dive in, doin’ my thing, and after a while, I finally clear the place out. Everyone’s clapping, and I’m feelin’ like a rockstar. But then, I step in something gross. I look down, and it’s rat poop. Ugh!
By the end of the day, I’m exhausted. I head back home, and I can’t help but laugh. Kastoria, man. It’s a wild ride. I love this city, even with its crazy rats and unexpected moments. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!