by Ronda | Aug 13, 2015 | 2015 Expedition, Aerial Photography, Remote Sensing, UP Team Members 2015
How did our beloved Father Ron Wasowski become Padre Drone this summer? Chalk this nickname up to the confusion of Barcelona students over which priest we were talking about when we referred to Padre: Padre Richard? was the query. UP team member Rachael responded, Not...
by Maria Erb | Jul 31, 2015 | 2015 Expedition
Every Sunday and Tuesday the center plaza of Alceudia fills with hundreds of people eager to take home fresh olives, fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats, cheeses, bread, crafts, clothing, and toys from the local farmers market. The dizzying array of fresh fruits including...
by Maria Erb | Jul 28, 2015 | 2015 Expedition
What will we find today is the question on each mind as we walk to the Ca’n Fanals dig site each morning at 7:30 AM. It’s hot, dry, and extremely dusty but the excitement is palpable as we grab our picks, brushes, buckets, and handtools and receive...
by Ronda | Jul 18, 2015 | 2015 Expedition, Pollentia, UP Team Members 2015
Fr. Richard Rutherford, CSC–The General, Padre, Father R–is the life and soul of the University of Portland Pollentia expedition. We are here because of his vision, stubbornness, fundraising skills, and, especially, his acumen in persuasion! Here is...
by Ronda | Jul 15, 2015 | 2015 Expedition, UP Team Members 2015
Alan does double duty as our nurse “medical officer,” advising members about heat stress, hats, sun screen, & avoiding injury, while acting as Chief of Food Service, planning, shopping, & preparing mostly vegetarian meals. He is most appreciative...
by Patricia | Jul 14, 2015 | 2015 Expedition, Excavation of Ca'n Fanals, Pollentia
An exciting find the first day on the dig site was the base of a Roman amphora. An amphora is a terracotta vessel used to transport liquids, probably wine. The pointed base made it easier to stack.