Well, the first week of classes is over. They were fantastic. I don't think I have learned so much in so little time, but I am just at the base of the mountain. I have a much broader view of what permaculture can acomplish for humans and nature at this point. I will need to use my new acute understanding of permacuture to more accurately question different ideas and applications. I am excited to see how I might apply what I am learning to architecture and building arts. Now, it is the weekend. A review of last weeks notes is definitely in order. I will also probably take a few naps in the hammock and prepare mentally for next week.
-Matt

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-The chickens eat mainly scraps. They provide us with fresh eggs as well as soil cultivation and pest control. In return we help keep their beds tidy by laying some straw down.
-I heard a loud buzzing yesterday, but didn't pay much attention to it. Later, I decided to investigate only to find a bee swarm collecting the nectar from one of the fruit palms. Some Lorikeets were competing for the nectar. They made trips to and from the tree. Finally leaving when they couldn't stand the bees anymore.
-Thursday was spent on soil studies. This has definitely been our most difficult sector to date. The soil does encompasses many different study areas (chemistry, microbiology, physics etc). I will try and find one that works for me.
-It was nice to sit down for a relaxing Moroccan dinner and talk with the group.