The steps in the path climbed, and the gate to the parking lot passed, see that the man with the two sticks has arrived. He is later than usual today. Wish him a good morning, and let him go on his way to the castle on his daily walk. We shall meet later. Go to the public bathrooms on the one side of the parking lot, over by the wagons for the nature kindergarten. After washing the hands leave the small house and follow the man down the steps. Stay with him and accompany him . He is talking all the while, the difficult family situation that he is in is an important part of his account. It has all to do with relationships, the dynamics of families, pride and prejudice, greed and fear. All of these things, things that are illogical from one perspective and absolutely self-evident from another.
Return to the viewpoint's platform and look out over the town. It is clear cut in the sunlight today. Then, take the path back to the parking lot.
There are crowds of school children in the park today, out walking with their teachers. They are on an excursion, seeing the sights of the town, and learning a bit about the trees and the monuments in the park. A group of about sixty pass by, step aside to let the crowd pass. The sight of all the young children led the two stick man cheer up, and by the time the steps in the path are climbed and the gate to the parking lot is passed, the man is in a cheerful enough humour.
Say goodbye and pass on through the park, past the clinic and down to the brewery in the valley. Then climb up the Carossa bluffs and continue the walk as every day now.
By the time the waitress comes with the coffee, and wishes a pleasant weekend. She is off duty every weekend she says.
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