Onsite with archaeologists from Queen’s University Belfast (GAP) and Cambridge University in Malta

September 13, 2013

This morning I was able to shave with hot water and, luxury of all luxuries, I have a toilet door which actually closes and locks.

Living with seven archaeologists from Queen’s and Cambridge Universities in Malta does however have some compensations: Magnificent views and an amazing interchange with these dedicated researchers involved in a five years study of this small island which has a most incredible history.

My thanks go to Dr. Caroline Malone, PI, for providing the very essential morning espresso, the delicious food and not least for the completely fascinating 40 minutes potted history of the last 10 millennia of Malta (it must be added: without taking time to breathe). Dr Chris Hunt; thanks Chris for taking the time to show me some wonderful sites, Mdina and the temple in Gozo are real gems. Rory; so good to see you again and your help and experience with the Stitz corer was quite invaluable. Hywel, thanks for not snoring and hope I was able to return the courtesy. Also my thanks to Simon, Sean, Al, Jay, Chris Gemmel, Nick Vella, Ruben and Mevrik: It was so interesting to meet you all.

Just after 4 days you have sequences of some 25 metres and, if we forget the barely 1 metre of the Wednesday, it seems like you will have plenty of material to work with.

It was a real privilege and pleasure to be with you.

Vincent van Walt