Day One: Moroccan Adventure

Don and his camel, Hameed, at sunrise in the Moroccan desert. (Photo to left)

We started the day with a breakfast of Lahouifi M'semmen, preserved lemons, and fresh dates stuffed with nuts.

The food, the sand and sun, and all else is agreeing with me. Internet access is very good in the larger towns. I was able to post to my blogs from the Cafe Om Marrakech.

Yesterday we traveled the high dunes of Erg Lihoudi for an unforgettable night under the stars. We camped near the dunes. It gets chilly at night. (Photo below) In case you are wondering, I have not shaved in five days. Then again, why would you wonder about that?

Yakeeb (our fearless leader below) is blowing on a ghaytah, which is a Moroccan reed instrument. Strange sound. Haunts you. Extreme high notes and low notes. The notes are your life. The music reminds you to find balance somewhere between.