Back from 3 weeks in Morocco in April (page 6 of 10)

I was able to see the photos but couldn't copy them.

On the traveler’s forum, the little tuk-tuks have become a thing...

For shoes, the only solution is flip-flops, espadrilles, or canvas sandals. I just can’t get used to the idea of having a man at my feet. (Except for mine, of course ;)) In Spain during the Republic, they even banned tipping, considering it demeaning. A good salary was better than random tips that required bowing and smiling.

I don’t like people buttering me up either... It makes me uncomfortable.

I don’t like people buttering me up either... It makes me uncomfortable.

But everyone’s got to make a living. We once had our shoes shined while sitting on the terrace of a restaurant, and when he was done, the young shoeshiner sat down to eat too. So...

Most shoeshine customers are locals.

Fortunately, otherwise shoeshiners wouldn't be able to make a living.

It’s pretty much the same with horse-drawn carriages. Tourists aren’t the only ones getting around by carriage—you’ll see lots of Moroccans in them too.

And that’s true for cycle rickshaws in Asian countries too.

Same for me. I can’t stand the idea that a guy has to pedal just so I can get around. I know he’s earning a living, but I find it really tough to see someone having to make a living that way. Electric tuk-tuks have been in the Bordeaux area for a few years now (Bordeaux and the Arcachon Basin), but at least they’re electric. I can’t upload a photo—it doesn’t have enough pixels. If someone can tweak the photo, you can find it at this link. https://www.groupon.fr/deals/un-tuk-tuk-dans-la-ville

I saw these little electric vehicles in Bayonne last week.

Just got back from the region—it was amazing. How’s it going in the Basque Country?

Absolutely great, even if the weather was a bit unpredictable.

In the Lot area? We just got back. We stayed in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, at Mas de Cantagrel—absolute bliss. And the weather was gorgeous… with a little evening storm.

We got back last night—took a little three-day getaway along the Lot River, on the other side of Cahors. We followed the route from Puy-l'Évêque to the old village of Pradines. Pure bliss—I know Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and wanted to explore this stretch that lets you cross from one bank to the other often. Looks like we’ll end up meeting after all. 😎

God willing.

The southwest is really popular this summer—we were in the Basque Country.

Not too humid?

A little. But that never stopped us from going out and exploring. We were lucky.

Indeed, I saw those modern tuk-tuks.

The southwest was a hit this year. A really beautiful region.

Thank you so much for this beautiful story and these amazing photos. It’s so dreamy—your trip looks incredible. VoyageForum is really full of great travelers; it’s such a pleasure to read you all :)

Deborah