Subject: Life in Beirut
Dear Mike,
How are you? I have a holiday job working for my aunt and uncle. They own a restaurant called Arabian Nights here in Beirut. It's hard work, but I enjoy it. It's just right for me because I hate getting up early and in this job I don't have to get up until one in the afternoon. You see, I only be at work at three in the afternoon. I always work late - until midnight, in fact. But you know me - I don't get tired at night. I wear a uniform, but I don't mind. It's white trousers and a white T-shirt with the name of the restaurant on it.
I'm a helper in the kitchen, so I help the cooks. I cook anything. I just peel and chop vegetables, grate cheese and carrots, put things away in the fridge and keep the worktops clean and tidy. I also do the washing-up and clean the pots and pans. I'm not a waiter, so I lay the tables, serve the food or clear the tables.
The only trouble with this job is getting home at night. I finish work at about midnight. My aunt and uncle stay and lock up the restaurant every night, so they can't leave until one in the morning and I wait for them. But the pay is good and my aunt and uncle are nice people to work for.
Write and tell me about your job.
Best wishes,
Ben
