MacDonald’s, engrained in every culture, promoting obesity, cheap, unethical and nasty food and ruining historic city centres. There has not been a single European country that we have visited where Ronald has not left his greasy footprints. Disguised in a street full of high class fashion or standing out on the outskirts, MacDonald’s is a sure thing.
So why do I now think that there should be a 'Golden 'M' map or a Sat Nav option for the fast food outlet? Two main facilities: internet and toilets. Usually clean, well maintained toilets too. Driving along in our big red van there isn't another place that doesn't flash a wink or raise an eyebrow when we growl into the car park. Prejudice is non-existent. Everyone is equal; the fat American boy wanting chicken nuggets for breakfast (Avignon), the backpackers sprawled out across the brown leather sipping coffee (Toulon), or the lone man drinking beer with his breakfast McMuffin. Two more ragamuffins sneaking to the loo or buying the cheapest item on the ever growing menu and staying until the laptop runs out makes no difference.
And after all, they do do a nice cappuccino.
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