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cracks in the dried-out ground and jump onto the freshly soaked earth. – The snails come out at night and the workmen pick them Karageorghis with Deshayes, Masson, the 28th at morning Raison and v. Gercike (pupil of Mallowan) instead of arriving at 4h they arrive at 4 h 45, tea then a quick visit of the area soaked and at nightfall. – Then showing objects and chatting until 6 h 45. –
26 d.) Wednesday 28 Sept. 60. Fine. The ground is not wet (except in the hollows) beyond upto 5 cm. – Nothing to report in particular in the excavations. I have the new features clarified with the floors. In the afternoon, reserve a cabin on the Messalia for de Contenson, accompanying the car on 8 Oct. with Kuss as driver as far as Limassol. – Then reserve a flight for O. and me and the Kuss on the same day for Byr. – Organise work with a view to stopping excavations Friday 7 and reduction of the area from Saturday 1st, the funds running out.
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