Sometimes, a closed door is simply God’s way of protecting you.
在發生我們身上的故事裡,我們總能感受到神無所不在。即便在事發當下我們會感到有些錯愕與委屈,但事後看來,那全都是感謝神庇護的痕跡。
上上週,Youssef 接到一個前往 Zagora 的 7 天團。因為他從未去過 Zagora 沙漠,而這組旅客似乎充滿探險精神,他也抱著滿滿的期待。前一天,他便提早從馬拉喀什驅車前往瓦爾扎扎特(Ouarzazate)住了一晚;隔天再前往達德斯峽谷(Dades)接客人。
然而,當抵達 Zagora 後,接洽這團的法國旅行社內部一位法籍女士打電話給他,問道:「你說法文嗎?」Youssef 回答他不說。(事實上摩洛哥小時候學校都有教,他聽得懂,只是他不說法文)。
那位女士態度立刻大轉變,強硬地說:「不說法文怎麼可以?你回去吧,我會找其他會說法文的司機導遊。」
這位女士完全沒有顧及 Youssef 特地從馬拉喀什大老遠開車來接待的心血,而且客戶其實很喜歡他的服務。但因為女士執意請他走,他感到非常不開心與委屈,因為這個團為期 7 天,他等於瞬間空了 7 天的行程。
我接到他的電話,感受到他的失落。其實我們一起去泰國旅行時,也曾在機場遇過法國遊客無禮的對待,我只能盡量安撫他,引導他不要因為這兩次不愉快的經驗就對法國人產生偏見。
就在他無奈開車返回 Dades 的途中,他經過了 Ait Saouen,體驗到了摩洛哥特有的「反重力奇觀」,這神奇的現象瞬間轉移了他的壞心情,他甚至興奮地拍了影片給我看。我上網查了一下這段不可思議的路:
這真的挺有意思的。剩餘的那幾天,他待在 Ouarzazate 休息。後來,接手那個 7 天團的司機偷偷跟他說,那群客人要求超級多,而且他們後來還在沙漠中迷路、車子壞掉,光是等修車就在沙漠裡苦等了兩個小時,行程一塌糊塗。
反觀 Youssef,他近期幸運地接到了另一組旅客。同樣是 7 日行程,但車程僅限於索維拉(Essaouira)以及馬拉喀什(Marrakech)。雖然需要隨時待命,但他能在自己住的地方活動,不用天天開危險的長途車;更棒的是,他遇到了一組非常優質的客人,能看見並欣賞他的與眾不同與真誠。
有時候,別人給你關上了一扇門,其實是神在為你擋災。這也是我們為何總是深信,神與我們同在的原因。
當天Youssef在等待客人時,與當地遊牧小孩一起玩爽拍照
While waiting for the clients that day, Youssef had fun playing and taking pictures with the local nomad kids.
Initially, working as a tour guide in Morocco brings unexpected challenges. Specifically, our founder Youssef recently faced a deeply frustrating cancellation. After driving all the way to Zagora, a French agency coordinator rudely dismissed him simply because he preferred not to speak French. Consequently, he lost a 7-day tour and felt incredibly disrespected.
However, during his disappointed drive back, he encountered the famous Ait Saouen anti gravity road Morocco. Furthermore, this mysterious phenomenon instantly lifted his spirits. Indeed, if you put your car in neutral at the Ait Saouen anti gravity road Morocco, the vehicle magically rolls uphill! Moreover, even water appears to flow backwards here. This geographical marvel is a hidden gem for travelers.
Ultimately, this magical moment at the Ait Saouen anti gravity road Morocco was a sign of divine protection. Later, we discovered that the replacement driver faced an absolute nightmare: demanding clients, a broken-down vehicle, and getting lost in the desert for hours.
Therefore, Youssef was blessed instead with a wonderful, relaxed 7-day tour in Essaouira and Marrakech. He guided amazing clients who truly appreciated his authentic service. To summarize, the universe always guides us away from disaster, much like the mysterious upward pull of the Ait Saouen anti gravity road Morocco. We truly believe God is always with us.
與一個始終懷抱真誠與感恩的團隊一起旅行。