A Quick Stop in Aix en Provence
The cozy street of Aix en Provence, France
Life on the Road
Photo Essay from Aix en Provence
While on the road or traveling, in general, we make an infinite number of decisions. Which route to take, how long should we stay, where should we eat, do we even need food, should we skip this town, do we take the toll road or take the scenic route?
In hindsight, Aix en Provence is one of those places where we could/should have stayed a bit longer.
We arrived late afternoon after spending the better part of the day in Nimes. We were debating if we should spend the night in Aix en Provence or press on to get closer to Cassis along the coast.
Ultimately the decision was made to move on after wandering the streets for about a couple of hours. The town has a strikingly cozy atmosphere with cafés, narrow streets, and tiny shops everywhere.
However, we did not have the best start. We entered a café as we were in dire need of a bathroom after our road trip and the public washrooms were closed. We ordered a hot chocolate and proceeded to use the facilities, much to the dismay of the café owner.
He informed us three people could not use the bathroom when they only bought one drink. When giving back change he withheld €0.50 for the added inconvenience. This was not the service we have been used to in other parts of France, where everyone has been friendly and very helpful.
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The photos in this article are made using a Fujifilm X-Pro2. Lenses: XF 14mm f/2.8 R - XF 35mm f/2 R WR (links to my camera and lens reviews). Editing was done with Lightroom and I have made use of Fujifilm’s film simulations.
