Jason and Jessica have made it through the tumble from Structure 1 and are digging into a layer of bajareque (chunks of wattle-and-daub from the Structure's summit), burnt earth, and artifacts. Soon they should come down on the ancient plaza surface. Meanwhile, Jordan and Katia have uncovered a bajareque surface in their excavation unit. It may be the remains of a collapsed wall or it could be a patio surface.
Bill and Miranda are giving the students a little more independence by starting an excavation of their own off the east side of Structure 9. More to follow on that in future posts.
But, today was about more than just work...it was also Jordan's 20th birthday!
To properly celebrate the event, we all feasted on cake from the local bakery topped off with vanilla ice cream (who says we're being deprived down here!).
After consumption of this pure sugar confection a general frenzy of energy (followed by the inevitable crash) ensued.
Abrazos till next time!
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