Yesterday was a day of firsts,
the first day in the field, the first time I got sandsprayed(hurts like hell, especially in the eyes...), the first Jordanian shoarma and several other firsts I can't remember.
Today was even cooler.
I have my own trench just outside the Ayla walls and I dig there with my trusty Jordanian assistant Jumah Abu Saleh. Today we found a wonderful piece of steatite pottery, together with a lot of glazed ware and medieval glass as well as several structures and charcoal remains.
Anyway, I'm off again, We're making steak and fries tonight!
Sunday 27 January 2008
Nothing but the Rain...
Yesterday was a day of firsts,
the first day in the field, the first time I got sandsprayed(hurts like hell, especially in the eyes...), the first Jordanian shoarma and several other firsts I can't remember.
Today was even cooler.
I have my own trench just outside the Ayla walls and I dig there with my trusty Jordanian assistant Jumah Abu Saleh. Today we found a wonderful piece of steatite pottery, together with a lot of glazed ware and medieval glass as well as several structures and charcoal remains.
Anyway, I'm off again, We're making steak and fries tonight!
the first day in the field, the first time I got sandsprayed(hurts like hell, especially in the eyes...), the first Jordanian shoarma and several other firsts I can't remember.
Today was even cooler.
I have my own trench just outside the Ayla walls and I dig there with my trusty Jordanian assistant Jumah Abu Saleh. Today we found a wonderful piece of steatite pottery, together with a lot of glazed ware and medieval glass as well as several structures and charcoal remains.
Anyway, I'm off again, We're making steak and fries tonight!
Friday 25 January 2008
The First Day in the Desert
I love the desert.
I also know why...
It turns out I was Reynald le Chatillon in a past life.
I've always liked the Knights Templar and the Crusaders, but it wasn't until all these Arabs started staring at me with terrified eyes that realization dawned.
But anyway, real work doesn't start until tomorrow so it's some more Crusading till we start digging up Aila, the oldest Islamic settlement.
More tomorrow, insjallah.
I also know why...
It turns out I was Reynald le Chatillon in a past life.
I've always liked the Knights Templar and the Crusaders, but it wasn't until all these Arabs started staring at me with terrified eyes that realization dawned.
But anyway, real work doesn't start until tomorrow so it's some more Crusading till we start digging up Aila, the oldest Islamic settlement.
More tomorrow, insjallah.
Tuesday 8 January 2008
Thursday 25 October 2007
The French Connection
I am in love.
I am loved.
Lille seems pretty far, but they've got planes and trains and cars,
so that matters little.
When last I wrote I was a happy man, now I consider myself even happier.
It feels as though a shadowy veil has been lifted. Something I can not help but link to the lifting of the Curse.
After 8 years I was finally able to fall in love with non-vegetarian, non-smoking, non-driving woman! I thank the Gods I haven't broken with all my traditions, she's still witty, intelligent and fair as a spring glade.
I am loved.
Lille seems pretty far, but they've got planes and trains and cars,
so that matters little.
When last I wrote I was a happy man, now I consider myself even happier.
It feels as though a shadowy veil has been lifted. Something I can not help but link to the lifting of the Curse.
After 8 years I was finally able to fall in love with non-vegetarian, non-smoking, non-driving woman! I thank the Gods I haven't broken with all my traditions, she's still witty, intelligent and fair as a spring glade.
Monday 8 October 2007
Tuesday 2 October 2007
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