Trip To Israel

Well, it's over. I made it to the bitter end, and feel pretty good about it!

It was a bittersweet walk to the site this morning, as I gazed once again over Bethlehem as it slept, and watched the sun rise over our site. It was a pretty easy last day. We worked until 9, ate breakfast, had a group photo, and then went back to work. Stopped at 11:20 for a fruit break and then, just as we were going to start back, a group of young children came to 'experience' a dig, and our area was chosen for them to do that. So, we started cleaning up as the kids wielded small picks and dug into the dirt. Our area is so packed with pottery, that all the children had a chance to 'discover' a piece of pottery, and they had the opportunity to clean-up after their dig.

We discovered more coins and a seal impression on the handle of a piece of pottery today, making it a very productive last two days. Also, they found that the markings (that I asked about two weeks ago) form a 'tree' shape in the ritual bath that we had excavated the first two weeks. Now they are taking all kinds of photos of that!

It's been great fun, and I have enjoyed myself immensely. The lessons I've learned will last a lifetime.

Thanks to all the folks at BAR, and the great folks at First Pres Wharton, as well as other folks in the community. The trip has been great.

But, now to pack and get ready for the long trip home. Boy will I be glad to be able to read road and street and store signs again!

Love to all,
Debbie

Last day - Aug 17

08/17/07

07:08:58 am Last day - Aug 17

Pingbacks: