MOST of the year, Jim Jansson is a financial consultant outside Denver. On vacation, he is someone else.
"I'm no longer Jim Jansson, investment adviser," he said. "I'm Jim Jansson, archaeologist." Like many other archaeology hobbyists, he spends his vacation time on excavations, digging up ancient objects that usually are seen under lock and key. Hundreds of excavations take place every year around the world, and many are open to students, retirees and others who aren't professional archaeologists. The cost of participation ranges from a couple of hundred dollars to several thousand, and lodging can be in hotel rooms - sometimes dormitory-style - or in tents or cabins.
Good article.