Introductions of 2009 Staff
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alli gray
Jun 7, 2009, 5:51:04 PM6/7/09
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Dear PAP Participants,
My name is Allison Gray and let me begin by saying we're going to have
an incredible time this summer in Ecuador. I first joined the project
in 2007 and have loved the experience so much I've continued to return
the following years. Ecuador is such an amazing country with so much
to offer -- this is going to be the sumemr of your life. As a staffer
I'm going to be doing my best to make sure that you all feel
comfortable with the project, your arrival, accomodations, experience
etc, so don't hestitate to continue posting any questions or concerns
you might have!
Looking forward to meeting you!
Alli
My name is Allison Gray and let me begin by saying we're going to have
an incredible time this summer in Ecuador. I first joined the project
in 2007 and have loved the experience so much I've continued to return
the following years. Ecuador is such an amazing country with so much
to offer -- this is going to be the sumemr of your life. As a staffer
I'm going to be doing my best to make sure that you all feel
comfortable with the project, your arrival, accomodations, experience
etc, so don't hestitate to continue posting any questions or concerns
you might have!
Looking forward to meeting you!
Alli
Sorayda Santos
Jun 7, 2009, 6:51:35 PM6/7/09
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Hello 2009 PAP Participants!
My name is Sorayda Santos and this will be my second season as a staff
member. This project is amazing and I am sure you all will love it as
much as I do! I am currently backpacking through Mexico and will
arrive in Ecuador on the 21st of June. I will soon be Graduate Student
at CUNY Hunter and will be working on getting a Master´s in Central
Mexican Archaeology. One of the unique aspects of this project is its
community involvement-improvement. The project allows the local people
to have input and helps improve the quality of life for the people.
Take the time to get to know the local people, I know you will all
find it quite regarding!
Best
Sorayda
My name is Sorayda Santos and this will be my second season as a staff
member. This project is amazing and I am sure you all will love it as
much as I do! I am currently backpacking through Mexico and will
arrive in Ecuador on the 21st of June. I will soon be Graduate Student
at CUNY Hunter and will be working on getting a Master´s in Central
Mexican Archaeology. One of the unique aspects of this project is its
community involvement-improvement. The project allows the local people
to have input and helps improve the quality of life for the people.
Take the time to get to know the local people, I know you will all
find it quite regarding!
Best
Sorayda
akli...@yahoo.com
Jun 7, 2009, 9:35:33 PM6/7/09
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Hey PAP Peeps.... My name is Amber and this will be my 4th time in
Ecuador. I studied there abroad in undergrad and have worked with the
project for 3 years. I'm working on my PhD at SUNY Buffalo and will
be doing my doctoral research at some forts in Pamabmarca starting
this summer. Ecuador is amazing and beautiful as everyone has already
said, and will probably continue to say - trust me you'll say the same
thing come August. If you have any questions feel free to ask - this
is going to be an amazing summer!!! Amber
Ecuador. I studied there abroad in undergrad and have worked with the
project for 3 years. I'm working on my PhD at SUNY Buffalo and will
be doing my doctoral research at some forts in Pamabmarca starting
this summer. Ecuador is amazing and beautiful as everyone has already
said, and will probably continue to say - trust me you'll say the same
thing come August. If you have any questions feel free to ask - this
is going to be an amazing summer!!! Amber
Micah I Smith
Jun 7, 2009, 10:31:02 PM6/7/09
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Hi there.
I'm Micah, and this will be my third year on this project. I graduate in a week from undergrad at DePaul in Chicago, and will be spending the rest of 2009 working in Ecuador with another staff member, Matt Schauer, for his doctorate research. One of the coolest things about Ecuador: in some towns, you can get a delicious filet mignon for as little as $4. No joke. And just about anywhere you are, even in Quito, you can get a two-course meal for $2 if you know where to go. I am more than willing to help with this. This is going to be a great season.
Micah
I'm Micah, and this will be my third year on this project. I graduate in a week from undergrad at DePaul in Chicago, and will be spending the rest of 2009 working in Ecuador with another staff member, Matt Schauer, for his doctorate research. One of the coolest things about Ecuador: in some towns, you can get a delicious filet mignon for as little as $4. No joke. And just about anywhere you are, even in Quito, you can get a two-course meal for $2 if you know where to go. I am more than willing to help with this. This is going to be a great season.
Micah
Lorenzo Begay
Jun 8, 2009, 12:47:37 AM6/8/09
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Hey Micah,
My name is Lorenzo Begay and I am a 3rd year Anthropology B.A. student at UCLA. I will be arriving in Quito two days prior to all of us meeting (Friday). Do you recommend a good spot to grab dinner my first night? open to anything....If cheap filet is around, please let me know. Look forward to meeting you and the rest of the staff!!
Lorenzo
My name is Lorenzo Begay and I am a 3rd year Anthropology B.A. student at UCLA. I will be arriving in Quito two days prior to all of us meeting (Friday). Do you recommend a good spot to grab dinner my first night? open to anything....If cheap filet is around, please let me know. Look forward to meeting you and the rest of the staff!!
Lorenzo
George Schreyer
Jun 8, 2009, 1:08:45 AM6/8/09
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Hello, my name is George Schreyer. I am the husband of a student,
Sandy Schreyer, in the UCLA program and I know just about nothing
about Archaeology but I think that I am going to learn something. I
am retired from a long career as an electronics engineer (Cal Poly
'73) and have worked on spacecraft and pieces of spacecraft for most
of my working life. I truly was a "rocket scientist." Besides
helping with whatever needs to be done, I'll probably be dealing with
trying to keep whatever electronic gear that we have in working
condition.
Sandy Schreyer, in the UCLA program and I know just about nothing
about Archaeology but I think that I am going to learn something. I
am retired from a long career as an electronics engineer (Cal Poly
'73) and have worked on spacecraft and pieces of spacecraft for most
of my working life. I truly was a "rocket scientist." Besides
helping with whatever needs to be done, I'll probably be dealing with
trying to keep whatever electronic gear that we have in working
condition.
Micah I Smith
Jun 8, 2009, 1:13:25 AM6/8/09
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Lorenzo,
If you're staying in the Mariscal, you're not going to find the $4 filet mignon... but I can direct you to a place that, for $2, you get a big plate of rice, beans or lentils, your choice of chicken/beef/pork/fish filet, and fried plantains... Everyone pay attention! From the New Bask Hostel, which is on Lorenzo Garcia, walk south to Diego de Almagro and turn right. About a block and a half down is a room with an open front, a bunch of plastic tables and a counter in the back. Go there. It'll be wonderful.
Micah
If you're staying in the Mariscal, you're not going to find the $4 filet mignon... but I can direct you to a place that, for $2, you get a big plate of rice, beans or lentils, your choice of chicken/beef/pork/fish filet, and fried plantains... Everyone pay attention! From the New Bask Hostel, which is on Lorenzo Garcia, walk south to Diego de Almagro and turn right. About a block and a half down is a room with an open front, a bunch of plastic tables and a counter in the back. Go there. It'll be wonderful.
Micah
Catherine Chapman
Jun 8, 2009, 1:22:12 AM6/8/09
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Hello All,
Thank you for the introductions. My name is Catherine Chapman, I am a
returning student, studying at Foothill College and prepping to apply
to Grad school. My undergrad is in Behavioral Social Sciences. I am a
last minute addition to the team, and am very excited for the program.
I fly out of SFO on the 27th at 6:00am-and arrive in Quito at 10pm
the same evening if anyone else is on that flight. I look forward to
meeting all of you and to a great summer in Ecuador!!
Catherine
Thank you for the introductions. My name is Catherine Chapman, I am a
returning student, studying at Foothill College and prepping to apply
to Grad school. My undergrad is in Behavioral Social Sciences. I am a
last minute addition to the team, and am very excited for the program.
I fly out of SFO on the 27th at 6:00am-and arrive in Quito at 10pm
the same evening if anyone else is on that flight. I look forward to
meeting all of you and to a great summer in Ecuador!!
Catherine
Siobhan Boyd
Jun 8, 2009, 9:18:45 AM6/8/09
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Welcome 2009 PAP Participants,
My name is Siobhan Boyd (that is Shuh-vahn) this is my 3rd year as
staff on the project. Like everyone says it is going to be an amazing
summer in Ecuador. I arrive in the 20th and I can't wait for all the
archaeology to begin! I am from Toronto and during the rest of my year
I work at a ceramics museum. I love being able to get out of the
museum every year and get back into the field. When you are out in
the field you will not only be learning with your fellow students and
working with staff but will also get the opportunity to meet and work
with the hard working local people.
Can't wait to meet everyone!
Siobhan
My name is Siobhan Boyd (that is Shuh-vahn) this is my 3rd year as
staff on the project. Like everyone says it is going to be an amazing
summer in Ecuador. I arrive in the 20th and I can't wait for all the
archaeology to begin! I am from Toronto and during the rest of my year
I work at a ceramics museum. I love being able to get out of the
museum every year and get back into the field. When you are out in
the field you will not only be learning with your fellow students and
working with staff but will also get the opportunity to meet and work
with the hard working local people.
Can't wait to meet everyone!
Siobhan
Matt Schauer
Jun 8, 2009, 11:10:46 AM6/8/09
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Welcome PAP 2009 Team,
My name is Matt Schauer and I am a PhD Candidate at the University of
Illinois at Chicago. I first joined PAP as a field school student in
2006 and again as a staff member in 2007 and I am looking forward to
returning to Ecuador. I arrive on the 17th in Quito and I am looking
forward to meeting all of you. This year at PAP, I am working on my
dissertation research on the Inca fortifications. Although I will not
be able to work with each one of you, I am very excited to meet you in
the lab or at the site and teach you everything that I have learned so
far in my graduate career. I have to back Micah up and say that one of
the best parts about Ecuador is the food. Not only is it cheap, but it
is amazing! And if you are the adventurous type (you wouldn't be
coming if you weren't), try the cuy! Looking forward to meeting all of
you in Cangahua!
¡Hasta la vez próxima!
Matt
My name is Matt Schauer and I am a PhD Candidate at the University of
Illinois at Chicago. I first joined PAP as a field school student in
2006 and again as a staff member in 2007 and I am looking forward to
returning to Ecuador. I arrive on the 17th in Quito and I am looking
forward to meeting all of you. This year at PAP, I am working on my
dissertation research on the Inca fortifications. Although I will not
be able to work with each one of you, I am very excited to meet you in
the lab or at the site and teach you everything that I have learned so
far in my graduate career. I have to back Micah up and say that one of
the best parts about Ecuador is the food. Not only is it cheap, but it
is amazing! And if you are the adventurous type (you wouldn't be
coming if you weren't), try the cuy! Looking forward to meeting all of
you in Cangahua!
¡Hasta la vez próxima!
Matt
Joani Mitchell
Jun 8, 2009, 11:29:08 AM6/8/09
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Hello Group
I am so excited to meet you all in a short time. I am part of the Foothill group with no archeology experience but am so excited about learning everything. I am a lot older than most of you ( my children are your ages) so if you need a "Mom" in the group, that will probably be me. I fly in on Friday, June 26th late in the evening. I have a couple of questions regarding packing list - is there one and if so where might I find that, 2) shoes- Any suggestions?? and Bug repellent ans if it is needed what kind?
THANKS and see you all soon
Joani
I am so excited to meet you all in a short time. I am part of the Foothill group with no archeology experience but am so excited about learning everything. I am a lot older than most of you ( my children are your ages) so if you need a "Mom" in the group, that will probably be me. I fly in on Friday, June 26th late in the evening. I have a couple of questions regarding packing list - is there one and if so where might I find that, 2) shoes- Any suggestions?? and Bug repellent ans if it is needed what kind?
THANKS and see you all soon
Joani
Vanessa
Jun 8, 2009, 7:22:46 PM6/8/09
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Hola 2009 PAP Participants,
My name is Vanessa Muros and I'm an objects conservator with the UCLA/
Getty Conservation Program. I'm joining the project this year for the
first time and will be coming to examine several of the finds from
previous seasons, in addition to looking at the mural painting in the
local church. I'm really excited about going down to Ecuador to work
with all of you and look forward to meeting everyone in a few weeks!
Hasta pronto,
Vanessa
My name is Vanessa Muros and I'm an objects conservator with the UCLA/
Getty Conservation Program. I'm joining the project this year for the
first time and will be coming to examine several of the finds from
previous seasons, in addition to looking at the mural painting in the
local church. I'm really excited about going down to Ecuador to work
with all of you and look forward to meeting everyone in a few weeks!
Hasta pronto,
Vanessa
Lorenzo Begay
Jun 8, 2009, 8:04:39 PM6/8/09
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Will do. Thanks. Sounds like a typical South American dinner in the hostel section of town. Cheers. Fried plantains...sure did miss them. See you all soon.
Last question, do you recommend the Bask Hostel for the first two nights in? A good hostel with hot water, range of $10-$18 night.
Lorenzo
Last question, do you recommend the Bask Hostel for the first two nights in? A good hostel with hot water, range of $10-$18 night.
Lorenzo
Lorenzo Begay
Jun 8, 2009, 8:10:10 PM6/8/09
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Hey Joani,
This is my first time to Ecuador. Got as close as Popayan, Colombia last summer, this time I made it!! Anyways, having done some extensive hikes in Colombia and walks, I recommend something with good treds, new balance all-terrain shoes are great...cheaper if you get them online ($55 total). If not, place like DSW or shoe outlet places can have good high top/good ankle support shoes. If money is an issue, BIG 5 has great $20 hiking shoes. Lastly,
bug repellent, by far the best and only one you will ever need is a small bottle of ULTRATHON by 3M that can be found at any outdoor sporting store (REI, OUtdoor adventures, etc.). Its 15 bucks or so, but mine lasted all through my 6 week trip last summer. Enjoy.
Cheers,
Lorenzo Begay
3rd Year Anthropology. B.A. UCLA
This is my first time to Ecuador. Got as close as Popayan, Colombia last summer, this time I made it!! Anyways, having done some extensive hikes in Colombia and walks, I recommend something with good treds, new balance all-terrain shoes are great...cheaper if you get them online ($55 total). If not, place like DSW or shoe outlet places can have good high top/good ankle support shoes. If money is an issue, BIG 5 has great $20 hiking shoes. Lastly,
bug repellent, by far the best and only one you will ever need is a small bottle of ULTRATHON by 3M that can be found at any outdoor sporting store (REI, OUtdoor adventures, etc.). Its 15 bucks or so, but mine lasted all through my 6 week trip last summer. Enjoy.
Cheers,
Lorenzo Begay
3rd Year Anthropology. B.A. UCLA
Jada
Jun 8, 2009, 10:16:36 PM6/8/09
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Helllooo everyone!
My name is Jada Ko and I will be transferring to UCLA as an
Anthropology major this coming Fall. I went to Ecuador as a student
last Summer and this time I am returning as a staff! Although
Archaeology is relatively new to me, I have been working in the lab
and field in the past year so to brush up everything so I can be ready
for this new experience! I am 100% sure that everyone is going to
enjoy this project just as I did and will. There is so much to learn
about the history and culture of Ecuador that visiting it once is just
not enough... that's why I am going back! I will be leaving San
Francisco on the 26th and will arrive at Quito on the 27th. Look
forward to meeting all of you!!
Jada
On Jun 8, 5:10 pm, Lorenzo Begay <lorenzobe...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Joani,
>
> This is my first time to Ecuador. Got as close as Popayan, Colombia last
> summer, this time I made it!! Anyways, having done some extensive hikes in
> Colombia and walks, I recommend something with good treds, new balance
> all-terrain shoes are great...cheaper if you get them online ($55 total). If
> not, place like DSW or shoe outlet places can have good high top/good ankle
> support shoes. If money is an issue, BIG 5 has great $20 hiking shoes.
> Lastly,
> bug repellent, by far the best and only one you will ever need is a small
> bottle of ULTRATHON by 3M that can be found at any outdoor sporting store
> (REI, OUtdoor adventures, etc.). Its 15 bucks or so, but mine lasted all
> through my 6 week trip last summer. Enjoy.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Lorenzo Begay
> 3rd Year Anthropology. B.A. UCLA
>
My name is Jada Ko and I will be transferring to UCLA as an
Anthropology major this coming Fall. I went to Ecuador as a student
last Summer and this time I am returning as a staff! Although
Archaeology is relatively new to me, I have been working in the lab
and field in the past year so to brush up everything so I can be ready
for this new experience! I am 100% sure that everyone is going to
enjoy this project just as I did and will. There is so much to learn
about the history and culture of Ecuador that visiting it once is just
not enough... that's why I am going back! I will be leaving San
Francisco on the 26th and will arrive at Quito on the 27th. Look
forward to meeting all of you!!
Jada
On Jun 8, 5:10 pm, Lorenzo Begay <lorenzobe...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Joani,
>
> This is my first time to Ecuador. Got as close as Popayan, Colombia last
> summer, this time I made it!! Anyways, having done some extensive hikes in
> Colombia and walks, I recommend something with good treds, new balance
> all-terrain shoes are great...cheaper if you get them online ($55 total). If
> not, place like DSW or shoe outlet places can have good high top/good ankle
> support shoes. If money is an issue, BIG 5 has great $20 hiking shoes.
> Lastly,
> bug repellent, by far the best and only one you will ever need is a small
> bottle of ULTRATHON by 3M that can be found at any outdoor sporting store
> (REI, OUtdoor adventures, etc.). Its 15 bucks or so, but mine lasted all
> through my 6 week trip last summer. Enjoy.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Lorenzo Begay
> 3rd Year Anthropology. B.A. UCLA
>
Eric Fries
Jun 9, 2009, 1:21:51 PM6/9/09
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Hi everyone,
My name is Eric Fries. I'm a first-year graduate student in
Anthropology at UCLA; this is my third field season as a staff member
at PAP and I'll be working on research for my MA at the site of Molino
Loma, which is located on the land belonging to the hacienda. If you
need a change of pace from working on fortresses on top of mountains,
come down to Molino Loma where it's (relatively) warm and dusty
instead!
Of all the places I've excavated, Ecuador is far and away my favorite
and I hope all of you will have a great time. I'll be arriving in
Quito on the 15th, so I look forward to greeting you all when you
arrive.
My name is Eric Fries. I'm a first-year graduate student in
Anthropology at UCLA; this is my third field season as a staff member
at PAP and I'll be working on research for my MA at the site of Molino
Loma, which is located on the land belonging to the hacienda. If you
need a change of pace from working on fortresses on top of mountains,
come down to Molino Loma where it's (relatively) warm and dusty
instead!
Of all the places I've excavated, Ecuador is far and away my favorite
and I hope all of you will have a great time. I'll be arriving in
Quito on the 15th, so I look forward to greeting you all when you
arrive.
dyerdahl
Jun 9, 2009, 2:37:47 PM6/9/09
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Hello everybody,
It's only fitting that I post my introduction after Eric F., as I am
the other Eric on the project: Eric Dyrdahl. Most people on the
project call me dyer-dahl though. Originally from Minnesota, I just
completed my second year of grad school at Penn State and am now
officially a doctoral candidate. This will be my third year on the
project, and my second one as a staff member. I took a year off from
the project last year and did some work in central Mexico, which I am
finalizing this summer to complete my MA. For those of you in the UCLA
program, I went through the program back in 2006, and will happily be
a sounding board for independent project ideas. This field season I
will be doing a survey pilot project that hopefully will lead
seamlessly into to my dissertation *fingers crossed*. I should have
the opportunity to work with many of you, which is something that I am
very much looking forward to. There are a lot of exciting things
planned for this year's field season, and I am anxious to get started!
I arrive in Quito the evening of the 18th, and cannot wait to meet
everyone.
Eric D.
It's only fitting that I post my introduction after Eric F., as I am
the other Eric on the project: Eric Dyrdahl. Most people on the
project call me dyer-dahl though. Originally from Minnesota, I just
completed my second year of grad school at Penn State and am now
officially a doctoral candidate. This will be my third year on the
project, and my second one as a staff member. I took a year off from
the project last year and did some work in central Mexico, which I am
finalizing this summer to complete my MA. For those of you in the UCLA
program, I went through the program back in 2006, and will happily be
a sounding board for independent project ideas. This field season I
will be doing a survey pilot project that hopefully will lead
seamlessly into to my dissertation *fingers crossed*. I should have
the opportunity to work with many of you, which is something that I am
very much looking forward to. There are a lot of exciting things
planned for this year's field season, and I am anxious to get started!
I arrive in Quito the evening of the 18th, and cannot wait to meet
everyone.
Eric D.
Lauren Machado
Jun 9, 2009, 3:41:36 PM6/9/09
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Hello all!
My name is Lauren Machado. This is my first year in the program and I
could not be more excited. I am also (along with Jada Ko) transferring
to UCLA this fall for Anthropology. PAP will be the perfect program
to explore my passions while in a wonderful country. I wanted to leave
a side note saying I have some experience in documentary film and
photography, so I am really looking into the possibility of doing an
art project while in Ecuador. If any of you are interested or have a
passion for arts as well, let me know! I cannot wait to learn more
about archaeology and the Ecuador culture. I will be arriving in Quito
the 27th, see you all then!
Lauren Machado
My name is Lauren Machado. This is my first year in the program and I
could not be more excited. I am also (along with Jada Ko) transferring
to UCLA this fall for Anthropology. PAP will be the perfect program
to explore my passions while in a wonderful country. I wanted to leave
a side note saying I have some experience in documentary film and
photography, so I am really looking into the possibility of doing an
art project while in Ecuador. If any of you are interested or have a
passion for arts as well, let me know! I cannot wait to learn more
about archaeology and the Ecuador culture. I will be arriving in Quito
the 27th, see you all then!
Lauren Machado
scotti norman
Jun 9, 2009, 5:09:17 PM6/9/09
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Hi everyone!
My name is Scotti Norman. This will be my second year with the
program and my third year working in South America. I am a recent
graduate of UCLA with a double major in Anthropology and Psychology,
but archaeology has always been my passion. I will be applying to
graduate school in the fall. Last year I worked mostly at Molino
Loma. I am looking forward to a fun and educational field season. I
arrive on the 16th and cannot wait to meet all of you.
On a side note, I am debating on training for a marathon so if anyone
is interested in some sort of workout buddy or workout program, let me
know!
See you soon,
Scotti Norman
My name is Scotti Norman. This will be my second year with the
program and my third year working in South America. I am a recent
graduate of UCLA with a double major in Anthropology and Psychology,
but archaeology has always been my passion. I will be applying to
graduate school in the fall. Last year I worked mostly at Molino
Loma. I am looking forward to a fun and educational field season. I
arrive on the 16th and cannot wait to meet all of you.
On a side note, I am debating on training for a marathon so if anyone
is interested in some sort of workout buddy or workout program, let me
know!
See you soon,
Scotti Norman
Micah I Smith
Jun 9, 2009, 6:13:56 PM6/9/09
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Lorenzo,
I absolutely recommend the New Bask. I've stayed there several times and I love it. The workers are friendly and the accommodations are comfortable and they have a jug of drinkable water there for you to use, and cable tv! That really only blows your mind at the end of the project, but that's okay. If you stay in a non-private room it'll cost you $6/night. There are other hostels in the area with similar price tags, like Cafecito a block or two away. Cafecito also has delicious affordable breakfast.
Also, this is in regard to your comment about bug spray to Joani: I have not brought any for the two years I've been working on this project. I believe it's because of the altitude that bugs aren't really a problem in the area. You'll see the occasional fly or scorpion or grubworm, but I have not had any issues with the flying biting bugs. If anyone else here has noticed mosquitos or anything, let me know... but what I'm trying to say is not to stress yourselves out about it. If you really want to bring some bug spray, and having your ULTRATHON with you makes you more comfortable, then by all means go for it. And heck, maybe with all this global warming business there'll be a new influx of bugs and you'll be the only one who's not miserable.
Anyway, keep sending along any other questions you have.
Micah
I absolutely recommend the New Bask. I've stayed there several times and I love it. The workers are friendly and the accommodations are comfortable and they have a jug of drinkable water there for you to use, and cable tv! That really only blows your mind at the end of the project, but that's okay. If you stay in a non-private room it'll cost you $6/night. There are other hostels in the area with similar price tags, like Cafecito a block or two away. Cafecito also has delicious affordable breakfast.
Also, this is in regard to your comment about bug spray to Joani: I have not brought any for the two years I've been working on this project. I believe it's because of the altitude that bugs aren't really a problem in the area. You'll see the occasional fly or scorpion or grubworm, but I have not had any issues with the flying biting bugs. If anyone else here has noticed mosquitos or anything, let me know... but what I'm trying to say is not to stress yourselves out about it. If you really want to bring some bug spray, and having your ULTRATHON with you makes you more comfortable, then by all means go for it. And heck, maybe with all this global warming business there'll be a new influx of bugs and you'll be the only one who's not miserable.
Anyway, keep sending along any other questions you have.
Micah
Matt Warren
Jun 9, 2009, 10:27:55 PM6/9/09
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Hi everybody!
My name is Matt Warren and this will be my first year with the PAP.
I'll be graduating in four days from the University of Washington with
degrees in Anthropology and Biology (with focuses in Archaeology and
Ecology/Evolution, respectively). I'll be applying to grad schools
this upcoming autumn. While I haven't had prior archaeology field work
in the Andes, I have done some biology field work in southern Peru,
and last summer I attended an archaeology field school in northern
Belize looking at several different Maya sites (through UT-Austin).
Let me know if you have any questions- I love to talk about my travels
and field school experience. I'm very much looking forward to
exploring and experiencing Ecuador for the first time, meeting what I
am sure will be a wonderful group of people with whom I'll be working,
and diving headfirst into Andean archaeology! I'll be arriving late on
the 19th of June, incidentally.
My name is Matt Warren and this will be my first year with the PAP.
I'll be graduating in four days from the University of Washington with
degrees in Anthropology and Biology (with focuses in Archaeology and
Ecology/Evolution, respectively). I'll be applying to grad schools
this upcoming autumn. While I haven't had prior archaeology field work
in the Andes, I have done some biology field work in southern Peru,
and last summer I attended an archaeology field school in northern
Belize looking at several different Maya sites (through UT-Austin).
Let me know if you have any questions- I love to talk about my travels
and field school experience. I'm very much looking forward to
exploring and experiencing Ecuador for the first time, meeting what I
am sure will be a wonderful group of people with whom I'll be working,
and diving headfirst into Andean archaeology! I'll be arriving late on
the 19th of June, incidentally.
Kat Eichner
Jun 10, 2009, 6:37:18 PM6/10/09
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Hi all! I'm Kat Eichner.
I was on PAP as a student last year (2008) and am coming back as staff
this time around. I currently am a 2nd semester senior at Boston
University majoring in Archaeology with a minor in Bio-Anthro.
Ideally, I'll go onto get a master's degree in Mayan Archaeology
starting fall 2010 after graduating this January. Aside from PAP, I'm
also going to help staff Sam's other dig in Belize this summer, and
I've done some independent research this past year on medical syringes
found at a 19th century Boston brothel site... Oh, and my independent
research project last year for PAP was proving the presence of pre-
inca coca usage. Archaeology doesn't have to be just about pots and
lithics, kiddos... some of us enjoy studying the sex, drugs, and rock-
and-roll of the past too!
I'm super excited to be coming back to Ecuador, and look forward to
meeting all the new students. The project is amazing and nothing will
prepare you for the next 6 weeks. Just come ready to rock out, and
remember to bring sun screen! Lots of it, as it's pretty expensive at
the stores down here...
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Only 10 more days!
-Kat
Allison Spingler
Jun 11, 2009, 1:07:31 PM6/11/09
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Scotti,
I'm not sure about a marathon, but I would like to have some sort of exercise program down there. I've never been at that high of an altitude, but presuming it doesn't affect me negatively, it would be great to have a workout buddy!
Allison S.
I'm not sure about a marathon, but I would like to have some sort of exercise program down there. I've never been at that high of an altitude, but presuming it doesn't affect me negatively, it would be great to have a workout buddy!
Allison S.
Easton
Jun 12, 2009, 1:01:14 AM6/12/09
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Hey Everyone,
I'm Easton and I am attending Columbia for a PhD in archaeology. This
will be my first summer on the project but I have been to Peru and
Central America several times before to do adventure hiking, camping,
and mountaineering. As a Lakota, I have a particular interest in
living landscapes and the phenomenology of environment. This summer I
plan on beginning my dissertation research with some pilot projects on
the experiential aspect of Andean environment. This research includes
history, archaeology, and ethnography and I am very excited about
getting involved with Pambamarca. My previous degrees include
physics, history, and anthropology and I tend to be a jack of all
trades (MacGyver). I am excited to meet everyone!
Easton J. Anspach (Rivers)
I'm Easton and I am attending Columbia for a PhD in archaeology. This
will be my first summer on the project but I have been to Peru and
Central America several times before to do adventure hiking, camping,
and mountaineering. As a Lakota, I have a particular interest in
living landscapes and the phenomenology of environment. This summer I
plan on beginning my dissertation research with some pilot projects on
the experiential aspect of Andean environment. This research includes
history, archaeology, and ethnography and I am very excited about
getting involved with Pambamarca. My previous degrees include
physics, history, and anthropology and I tend to be a jack of all
trades (MacGyver). I am excited to meet everyone!
Easton J. Anspach (Rivers)
Rob
Jun 13, 2009, 11:51:58 AM6/13/09
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Hey Everyone,
My name is Rob I was a student on the UCLA side of the program last
summer (2008) and now I am one of the new staff members. I am a recent
graduate from University of Texas San Antonio studying Anthropology
with a love for Archaeology. I will be getting in late night on June
18th so if there is anyone on that flight I am sure you will spot
me . I cant wait to get down there and start having fun working with
everybody. Hey Scotti if you need another person to train with I'll
join you. To anyone who is Interested after the project I am planning
on climbing Mt. Cotopaxi and would love for people to join me, so let
me know and we can start planning it out. I cant wait to get back out
there. I will yall real soon.
Rob
Joani Mitchell
Jun 13, 2009, 4:10:46 PM6/13/09
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Question about Archaeological dig equipment
Since this is my first time and potentially only time I will be on a dig what do I need to bring or does the program supply the tools or whatever is needed?
THANKS and I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Cheers,
Joani
Since this is my first time and potentially only time I will be on a dig what do I need to bring or does the program supply the tools or whatever is needed?
THANKS and I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Cheers,
Joani
Kat Eichner
Jun 13, 2009, 6:55:44 PM6/13/09
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A mason's trowel would be good (the smaller the better), as would a
metric tape measure. I'd also bring pencils (we always run out of
them) and leather work gloves if possible (I hated trying to eat lunch
with grubby hands and having dirt under my nails).
That's what I brought last year and I think total all of it was about
25$ total...
metric tape measure. I'd also bring pencils (we always run out of
them) and leather work gloves if possible (I hated trying to eat lunch
with grubby hands and having dirt under my nails).
That's what I brought last year and I think total all of it was about
25$ total...
Mike Storozum
Jun 15, 2009, 10:53:40 PM6/15/09
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Hi everyone,
I'm Mike Storozum, a new staff member for the PAP project. I've never
been to Ecuador and am very excited to be going in a few days. I did
a field school in Guatemala last spring and recently graduated from
Boston University. Looking forward to seeing you all in a few days.
I'm Mike Storozum, a new staff member for the PAP project. I've never
been to Ecuador and am very excited to be going in a few days. I did
a field school in Guatemala last spring and recently graduated from
Boston University. Looking forward to seeing you all in a few days.
Sandy and George
Jun 16, 2009, 2:50:37 AM6/16/09
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Other questions on what to bring? Please let me know what would be
useful.
A clipboard?
Blank Lab notebooks?
A GPS that can create a named list of latitude and longitudes?
First aid kits?
Thanks, Sandy Schreyer
useful.
A clipboard?
Blank Lab notebooks?
A GPS that can create a named list of latitude and longitudes?
First aid kits?
Thanks, Sandy Schreyer
chad gifford
Jun 16, 2009, 11:37:54 PM6/16/09
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A question here about items to bring. And I have similar questions
coming to me directly by email.
Few things to keep in mind...
* People always bring too many clothes. We have people doing our
laundry and lots of people were dirty clothes all the time, meaning a
few items can go a long way. Why does this matter? Well, you can
probably trim the pile of clothes you have set aside for Ecuador by
33%.
* You can buy almost anything in Ecuador. Like a bulky (cheap) bath
towel. Or all sorts of toiletries. Great bulky fleece wear. Heavy
cheap blankets. DVDs and CDs. Office supplies. Even funky
footwear.
* Specifically, Sandy, no need to bring a clipboard or notebooks
(although you might want to keep a personal journal); GPS is always a
good item to have, and a small first aid kit helps, too, especially
when you are doing your own thing. We have large kits for field
teams.
What else? I think that's it.
Chad
coming to me directly by email.
Few things to keep in mind...
* People always bring too many clothes. We have people doing our
laundry and lots of people were dirty clothes all the time, meaning a
few items can go a long way. Why does this matter? Well, you can
probably trim the pile of clothes you have set aside for Ecuador by
33%.
* You can buy almost anything in Ecuador. Like a bulky (cheap) bath
towel. Or all sorts of toiletries. Great bulky fleece wear. Heavy
cheap blankets. DVDs and CDs. Office supplies. Even funky
footwear.
* Specifically, Sandy, no need to bring a clipboard or notebooks
(although you might want to keep a personal journal); GPS is always a
good item to have, and a small first aid kit helps, too, especially
when you are doing your own thing. We have large kits for field
teams.
What else? I think that's it.
Chad
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