Claude, I tried emailing you and the emails kept coming back, so I called Sharon and she said that she went through "ask the team." So here I am. I been reading your journals with a great deal of interest and amusement. Quite frankly, you crack me up! The pictures of Moscow are spectacular, and I am amazed by how colorful the buildings are (and I am sure they are more beautiful in person). I love the comparison you did between Washington and Moscow, and your bank adventure was hiliarious. Claude the spy, who would have thought it. Your description of your journey to the dig site leaves me grateful to have the luxuries of home (because I am a girly-girl), but I can tell that you are enjoying the adventure. I am truly excited for you and always look forward to your next entry.
Keep up the good work. Jane
p.s. - congrats on finding your first mound.