Back at Mizra

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It's 9:30 p.m. local time as I'm sitting in "Cafecafe" for a late dinner and a quick post. We arrived in Tel Aviv earlier today, and after gathering our luggage, equipment, and renting a van, we drove up to the Jezreel valley. It was dark by time we entered the Megiddo pass, but as we entered the valley, it was exciting for me to recognize the shadowy shapes of Mt. More, Mt. Tabor, and the Nazareth mountain ridge! I guess all the mapping we did with Dr. Wright paid off!
It is fun too to be back at Kibbutz Mizra, in the very same cabin, and eating food at the familiar Cafecafe.
Tomorrow we leave for the site at 5:00 AM to begin opening grids, so I need to head back to the cabins soon. But I learned that I will be a full blown square supervisor (not an assistant supervisor) which both excites me, but also intimidates me somewhat.
I'll be in a Middle Bronze grid, working under Dr. Aja, and with my professor Dr. Miglio, a former Wheaton Student, and a girl who has worked at Ashkelon frequently, who I also know. It will be exciting to start working, and see how the team develops!

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  1. AnonymousJune 13, 2017 at 5:55 PM

    Thanking God for your safe arrival and new adventures. You will be excellent supervisor.
    You got this! Love and prayers, AC & UD

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    1. Abby VanerHartJune 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM

      Thanks AC and UD! Love and prayers back at ya ;)

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