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First morning actually digging- there's this urge to prove yourself. Unfortunately, it turns out this is not a very smart urge. Never worked so hard in my entire life. Lasted until 9:30 before I had to go back and wash pots. Talked with Judy and her little group of ladies in waiting- she also is an interesting character, and they seem to have a pretty serious grudge against lots of the other students- lots of petty politics in Israeli camp. Lots of good cultural info. Unfortunately, even though I went back so early, heatstroke already set in and just kept getting worse. At a certain point, you stop being able to think clearly, and you stop being able to drink water because of nausea. At that point Katee offered to drive me back to the hotel, thank god.
Very cold shower and a nap. Also complete panic- if I end up on the verge of hospitalization after working for 3 hours, how in the world will I manage this?
Got picked up for the trip to Tel Aviv University. Guided tour by Oren Taal- saw their huge pottery collection, restoration workshop, restored Crusader fineware from the last Apollonia season. On the way back, bought a bikini (aack! go me) and have a swim. The ocean is absolutely perfect- warm and sandy and salty and calm and perfectly situated for beautiful sunsets- though oddly lifeless and tideless.
Among the foreign students are the two Polish grad students from Krakow university, apparently here because their school might sponsor a group of students to dig the west wing of the castle next year. Mikhail and Prezmek (Shamak. Oh those wacky polish names!). They gave lectures on their research topics at lunch- especially Sh's, Arthurian frescoes in Polish Medieval castles. Absolutely fascinating. Had pizza and drinks with them after the swim, and I'm left desperately wanting to see Poland (unexpected). Tomorrow is M's last day- barely got to know him, liked him absolutely immensely.
Very cold shower and a nap. Also complete panic- if I end up on the verge of hospitalization after working for 3 hours, how in the world will I manage this?
Got picked up for the trip to Tel Aviv University. Guided tour by Oren Taal- saw their huge pottery collection, restoration workshop, restored Crusader fineware from the last Apollonia season. On the way back, bought a bikini (aack! go me) and have a swim. The ocean is absolutely perfect- warm and sandy and salty and calm and perfectly situated for beautiful sunsets- though oddly lifeless and tideless.
Among the foreign students are the two Polish grad students from Krakow university, apparently here because their school might sponsor a group of students to dig the west wing of the castle next year. Mikhail and Prezmek (Shamak. Oh those wacky polish names!). They gave lectures on their research topics at lunch- especially Sh's, Arthurian frescoes in Polish Medieval castles. Absolutely fascinating. Had pizza and drinks with them after the swim, and I'm left desperately wanting to see Poland (unexpected). Tomorrow is M's last day- barely got to know him, liked him absolutely immensely.