caption: Nov 21, 2008 Excavation continues, as dirt is removed to create the lowest level of the house where the large cistern will be built. The upper pad where the garage will be located is now complete. More large boulders have been revealed, making excavation increasingly difficult. After days of trying to fracture the hard rock using the breaker, it has been determined that blasting is what will be necessary to remove the massive boulders.