Morocco: Culture & Ecology, Fall 2007

Writing from Imlil, from one of the only computers in a radius of many many miles, at the base of Mt. Toubkal (the highest mountain in north africa). Just completed a stunning four day trek through this area of the high atlas range --full of gorgeous 6-7 hour a day hikes, mild enough to allow me to take in everything from red rock to tiny villages to snowy peaks to scorching valleys to goats in trees... Don't have much time now, but mom, I am alive and well. Despite slowing the group down for two days due to mono problems and popping my front tooth back into my mouth every few hours (for those of you who are confused, a basketball injury has left me to deal with an interesting dental issue in Africa), I am surprisingly healthy and problem free.

I will be in Imlil working on a small community service initiative for the next two days, but will be in better touch upon arrival in Marrakesh. You can check out my movie at:

http://www.global-lab.org/mt/MoroccoFall2007/2007/10/laurens_video.html#comments

Much love,
Lauren