How grand! You're providing a wonderful service for your community — you should be proud. If my schedule allows for a break next year I shall definitely endeavor to support you however I can. This job is meant to last at least one year with short sabbaticals every so often, so I'm unsure where I'll be at this time next year. We'll have plenty of time to plan, however, so I'm almost positive I can arrange to be home then. Who is on the Egyptian panel? I wonder if I've spoken with any of them before. Granted, up until recently my interest remained in the Americas so I doubt I've had any conversations of note. I'm curious to know what's shared.

I, too, am thankful for our cursebreakers. I was once caught without one in Central America and still have scars on my forearms as a result. As knowledgeable as I am about ancient runes and curses, I've not trained with an experienced cursebreaker. That is a career choice I think my mother would protest if I suggested it. A friend of mine, Mr. Somersby Fudge, is training as a cursebreaker here. At the very least there's the familiar company of someone from home.

The second week of August it is. At risk of sounding cliche, Athens would be the best starting point, I think. There are several boats that routinely make the trip from the nearby dock to there. Would that fit your itinerary? If you don't mind my tagging along on your errands we can make whatever route through the sites you require. I'm looking forward to seeing you, Zach.

Oh! I almost forgot! Thank you for the dictionary! It's been enormously helpful in picking up the language. My boss has also said to thank you, for now I don't have to interrupt him a million times for assistance with a tricky translation. It was incredibly thoughtful, and remind me to give you what's owed while we're in Greece.

I've included the preliminary findings of my employer, Mr. Kamal Hassan. They're not to be published just yet, but I thought you might be interested in reading what we're working on.

P.S. I only just now realized the festival is likely going on at the time of my letter. I hope it goes accordingly.