Day 26

Today is July 13th, the birthday of my best friend and boyfriend Benjamin. Four and a half years ago, we met after he switched into my lab section for an introduction to archaeology course. Three years later, after surviving two field seasons and sharing an honours supervisor, we graduated together with degrees in Anthropology. Even though Ben is now in law school, he is still the best archaeologist I know. He has been by my side since I embarked on this research, and strongly encouraged me to apply to participate in this field work. So here I am, in Africa, wishing him a happy birthday. I love you, Benjamin.