Ashlie: We’re
here in the beautiful mountains of Snowdonia in North Wales. We’re here for a
short relaxing break. We’re going to put our feet up and have a complete rest
for a couple of days. That’s right, isn’t it Stephen?
Stephen: Speak
for yourself, Ash. Snowdonia is a great place for outdoor activities. You can
go climbing, cycling, walking... I can’t wait to get out onto the mountains and
get some fresh air. Come on Ash. Let’s check in.
Receptionist: Hi - Can I help you?
Ashlie: Hi,
yes. We have a reservation for two nights.
Receptionist: OK, what’s the name, please?
Ashlie: Walker.
Receptionist: Walker. Is that Stephen and Ashlie?
Ashlie: Yes.
Receptionist: Two rooms for two nights?
Ashlie: Yes.
Receptionist: Can I just get you to fill this in, please?
Ashlie: Sure.
Stephen: Hey
Ash, have you seen all these leaflets? There’s loads of stuff to do here. I’m
going to hire a bike and ride to the top of the mountain. Do you want to come?
Ashlie: What,
now? You’re joking, aren’t you?
Stephen: Yeah
– take these, can I have my room key, please? Thank you. I’m going to go get
changed. I’ll meet you back here in twenty minutes.
Ashlie: OK.
.....
Ashlie: OK,
so I think I'll have the manicure, the pedicure...
Assistant: OK.
Ashlie: Oh,
and I’ll have that Indian head massage, too. And can you just tell me, what’s
the hot stones massage?
Assistant: Well,
we use volcanic rock. You know, stones from a volcano; we heat them up and then
we massage them over your body. It’s really relaxing.
Ashlie: Yeah,
that sounds nice. Maybe I’ll have that, too. Oh, and I see you do treatments
for men?
Assistant: Yeah,
we do a lot of treatments for men.
Ashlie: Stephen
doesn't know what he's missing.
.....
Ashlie: Look
at you!
Stephen: It’s
great, isn’t it? I’m all set to go. What are you going to do while I’m racing
to the top of the mountain?
Ashlie: Well,
I thought I might try this… It looks really relaxing and much better than
cycling to the top of some old mountain.
Stephen: Yeah,
it looks like hard work.
Ashlie: Go
on you, get going. Have a good time – and call me later.
Stephen: Bye.
Ashlie: Bye.
.....
Ashlie: This
is just so relaxing.
.....
Ashlie: Hello.
Stephen: Hi,
Ashlie.
Ashlie: Hi,
Stephen. How are you doing?
Stephen: I’m...
exhausted. I can hardly speak.
Ashlie: Me
too. This is lovely. I’m so relaxed.
Stephen: Ah,
this is really tough. I’ve got a long way to go but I'm going to make it to the
top.
Ashlie: OK,
then – well you just take it easy.
Stephen: Yeah,
alright.
Ashlie: OK,
see you later.
Stephen: OK,
bye!
Ashlie: Snowden
Mountain Railway. I think he’ll see me sooner than he thinks!
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