Liam began the day like any other day on the island. Little did he know what awaited him… Beginning his morning with a nutritious breakfast; peanut butter and apricot jam on toast that provided energy for the long day ahead. Liam devoted an entire 10 minutes to the construction of the perfect sandwich for his lunch. A delicious combination of sausage, cheese and lettuce was crafted. At 8am he began the long climb over the hill to Te Mataku with buckets in hand. He continued on in his 1×1 metre square that was so lucky the day before. As he began to excavate further into the layer, he uncovered many treasures and treats that delighted Team Mataku.
Liam getting ready to rock
Liam taking notes from Louise
First was a selection of stone artefacts that lay upon a mammoth rock. But time constraints soon tightened and Liam was force to divide the remainder of his 1×1 metre square into 25cm squares and start bulking them out to finish the excavation in time. Liam was finally able to lift the mammoth rock which had caused much curiosity.
Liam rocks
Liam enjoyed his short lunch break by the beach under the shade of a pohutakawa tree. Liam even broke out a block of chocolate and some lollies to share with his team mates. Liam’s afternoon continued with a stratigraphy drawing session and much wet sieving.
Liam tries out photography
The end of the excavation required backfilling. Liam carried many, many buckets of sand across the beach and returned home with buckets of artefacts in hand. A party had been promised by the opposing team and Liam took part in the festivities.
Liam relaxing
Written on behalf of Liam
By Emma and Katherine