Weekend!

This weekend was great. The other senior staff and I (4 of us) went to Amman for the weekend. We did some shopping but mostly relaxing and real showers! We had a great time just hanging out and I got some great stuff. I do have a head cold and am not feeling the greatest but I am getting through.

Yesterday was an important day. We had the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new interpretive center museum. This is an important project that will bring more tourists to the site. Things are going well and the season is almost over. the students leave for Isreal in a week so things are starting to wrap up.

Work!

This year instead of getting my own trench I am helping oversee the students as they dig. I am getting a lot of exercise as the trenches this year are spread out. It is about 3/4 of a mile every lap, and I do this lap multiple times a day. My job is great because the locals keep giving me food, I get a lot of bread and tea, the other day I even got a baked potato made over the fire. I also help the students keep up their book work and make sure they understand the whole process.

Weekend

This weekend was very nice. The students take trips around the country and only 4 of us were at the house. We were able to get a lot of work done and relax in the quiet.

In the field, we are still progressing though today was very windy. The students are doing well as they adjust to excavating. It is not too cold here and we have central heating. We will continue to work this week and progress in our trenches.

Setting Up.

We have a had a good couple days getting everything setup. We are all settling into our roles. I will be helping and overseeing the students as they dig and will be getting training in evaluating the pottery we dig. It is great being back here and there are quite a few people who I have been here with before. We are having a great time and it is so nice being back.

Finally Arrived

Well, we finally made it to Umm EL Jimal. Everyone's flights were delayed and some even canceled but we all made it. We arrived at 2:30 am and had a late start today. We are getting everything set up and figuring out who is going to do what job. The real work begins tomorrow.

Heading Out

I am almost ready to leave for the first leg of my trip. I will have an 8.5-hour flight to Paris after a 6-hour layover. Then I have a 4.5-hour flight to Amman after a 2-hour car ride we will arrive in Umm El- Jimal. We get in late so I will update in a few days when we get in.