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I Volunteered for This?! Life on an Archaeological Dig
Early to bed and early to rise again. We were up on Mt. Ebal and working by 5:30 a.m. We cleaned up our loci
(I’m learning the archaeological lingo), took photos and started up the now familiar but still formidable hill. I made it
up again! Nevi had sandwiches, pickles and plums waiting for us.
A quick ride back in the vans; then we showered, packed our luggage and hopped into the vans for the final ride
to Netanya. Everyone wished each other well and said goodbye. In Netanya, Michelle and the van driver found me a taxi.
The 25-kilometer drive to Tel Aviv was delightful.
As I write this, I am in a lovely hotel, the Dan Panorama, looking out my window at a spectacular view of the
Mediterranean. All things considered, I’d rather be at Mt. Ebal.

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