There are no unusual or poisonous plants, animals, or insects in Hungary. Poisonous snakes are known, but rarely encountered. Pickpockets and overpriced taxis are a far greater threat than any wild animal. Women are encouraged to carry their purses tightly closed and men are advised not to carry their wallet or cash in a back pocket. Certain taxi companies are respectable and volunteers will be provided with information on which to choose.
Evenings are pleasantly cool.
Volunteers should be able to tolerate work in the sun, digging by hand, and screening. It is desirable that they be able to push a wheelbarrow full of dirt for a short distance to move excavated soil to the screens. Sometimes volunteers will process artifacts and other materials, which requires patience, attention to detail, and toleration of boredom. The site is furnished with tents for shade and to store belongings and equipment, a water tank for hand washing, and portable toilets. We will probably live in the Hotel Oktan in shared rooms or suites with private showers and toilets.