| As you drive down the gravel road, the tires of your Ford pickup churn up a spray of the rocks behind you, clinking against your truck bed. The landscape outside was laden with huge, beautiful oak trees, their ancient bark and branches twisted and gnarled with age and wisdom. The lush, blue-green grass covered every inch of the paddocks and pastures, lining a small walkway on the road as well. The sky was a bright turquoise, globs of fluffy white cotton sprinkled over it. The heat from the sun, which shone cheerily, was offset by a gratifying breeze, which seeps through the cracked window. As you enjoy the weather (of course keeping your eyes on the road), you crank up the radio to enjoy the oldies station. The cheerful songs of the day seemed to match the weather, their upbeat tunes and subjects perfectly suiting your attitude. A long driveway led to the circle of gravel, allowing entrance to a semi-circle of building, barns, cottages and the sort. Pulling up along one side of the circle, you step out in bliss, staring in wonder at the beautiful setup. Not sure which building to enter first, you hesitate for a moment, greedily taking in as much of the scene as you can. After a few minutes of pondering, you come to a decision upon which route to take. Vaale --- Dhox --- Alu --- Opha --- Jicara --- Shivuez |
