Prize giving in Morocco

I must admit, I do love mules. I suppose you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. It is true, you find the odd one you might describe as a bit ‘feisty’, or one keen to give you ‘both barrels’ with his back legs – but by and large, they are a handsome, noble race. (Well, at least I think so) So it is always a pleasure to go up into the High Atlas Mountains, south of Marrakech, for the annual prize-giving we’ve instigated for the hill mules of the region.
What a sight for us mule-lovers ! (I hope that doesn’t sound a bit dodgy) Dozens of mules, all in gleaming condition, all sorts of colours and all showing themselves off, alongside their proud owners.