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Atlas Time

Iglanced up in the general direction of the highest peak in North Africa: Jebel Toubkal. According to the weather forecast, there was a very small window within which my hubby Nico and guide Hassan could make it to the summit before the next snowstorm hit.

A muezzin was broadcasting the midday call-to-prayer from a mosque further up the mountain. It was still mild and comfortable down here in the town of Imlill, but the weather window was clearly shutting up there._

A mere two days earlier, I was the one making peace offerings to the mountain gods. I knew all too well how quickly the weather can turn in the High Atlas.

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