Our previous blog entry was about Mia and Robyn who are two hostel receptionists at the front desk. It implies (actually it states) that our young Montreal-born staff members are quite a madcap pair.
There is an old saying; “You don’t have to be mad to work here; but it helps!”
Which brings us to “Loca Mujer” translated from Spanish it means “Crazy Woman”.
Meet our Vera (a.k.a. “La Loca” or “Crazy Woman”).
Vera comes by that moniker because of her facility with the Spanish language. (Virtually every staff member speaks a second language with the exception of Irish and Australian staffers who are still working on their English.)
How would I describe our Vera? She is the hostel handy woman who handles painting, plumbing and other general maintenance tasks. She’s well-liked, loves everybody and is a friend to all.
She loves rock concerts; night clubs; live bands and her favourite drink is a “Double Anything” with a beer chaser.
Her hair colour on any given day can be any hue imaginable except colours that actually exist in nature. Her mode of attire might be described as a “sartorial indiscretion” and ranges from Goth to Outrageous.
When you stay here for the first time you’ll be in no danger of missing Vera’s presence. She is always laughing (loudly) or smiling (broadly). You will likely hear her before you see her.
Vera’s “signifigant other” is rock guitarist, Jamie. He’s as unconventionable as Vera and bears a striking resemblance to Ozzy Osbourne. A good match one might say.
If you are staying here and need advice as to the “best nightclubs” or “best live music venues” or even “best pubs”, Vera is the :go to” person.
If someone asks, “Have you seen Crazy Woman?” even newcomers figure it out and often reply, “Do you mean, Vera?”
You bet we do! But we only refer to her by that name affectionately.
Vera (La Loca) with Aoife on St. Paddy’s Day