Perfectly captured sentiments. They dynamics of those tours are sometimes a bit odd, all those cultures and expectations jumbling together into a bus. But we've also met some really great people that way. It's a roll of the dice. I also ran into the world's friendliest American in Chefchaouen, he came up to me at a restaurant and we chatted amicably for a while and then he tried to sell me drugs.
Another funny thing I've noticed is that my old photos of Chefchaouen, which I took on a crappy film camera, make the blue look much paler than I now see in social media posts. This makes me wonder if 1) they repainted the town in a darker blue, or 2) modern phone cameras are just much better at capturing vibrant colours now. Maybe a bit of both.
Thanks so much Gary. Yeah tours are hit and miss, I've also met some great friends on them too. I reckon a bit of both! They did make a point that they repaint quite a lot.
It would be interesting to curate a collection of towns throughout the globe which have chosen a particular color or motif and convinced everyone to run with it.
Every conceivable reason why we avoid tours at all costs (though the reality in Morocco is that you only have to chat to a local to find yourself unwittingly joining one)! Apropos;
Perfectly captured sentiments. They dynamics of those tours are sometimes a bit odd, all those cultures and expectations jumbling together into a bus. But we've also met some really great people that way. It's a roll of the dice. I also ran into the world's friendliest American in Chefchaouen, he came up to me at a restaurant and we chatted amicably for a while and then he tried to sell me drugs.
Another funny thing I've noticed is that my old photos of Chefchaouen, which I took on a crappy film camera, make the blue look much paler than I now see in social media posts. This makes me wonder if 1) they repainted the town in a darker blue, or 2) modern phone cameras are just much better at capturing vibrant colours now. Maybe a bit of both.
Thanks so much Gary. Yeah tours are hit and miss, I've also met some great friends on them too. I reckon a bit of both! They did make a point that they repaint quite a lot.
You must have found the only silent French in the country, lol! I suspect the couple had a tiff (sounds like a Moroccan word...) ...
I think they'd had a tiff with Morocco to be honest!
It would be interesting to curate a collection of towns throughout the globe which have chosen a particular color or motif and convinced everyone to run with it.
I like this idea! There could be a good rainbow-themed travel challenge in this.
Absolutely. You’ve given us a good start with this piece.
Yay for a dinner rescue! I would have jumped out a window too…
Haha, glad I wouldn't be the only one Renee!
Those photos!! 💙
Right?! Such a ridiculously picturesque place.
Funny!
Every conceivable reason why we avoid tours at all costs (though the reality in Morocco is that you only have to chat to a local to find yourself unwittingly joining one)! Apropos;
https://open.substack.com/pub/marcoandsabrina/p/rollercoaster-in-the-red-city?r=10ijux&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Oh thanks I'll check this out - you're right that it's quite hard not to join tours in places like Morocco!
Good job for completing the blue quest! Also, urgh, French people :S
Thanks Barbs!