Quick side note: It seems I'm going to be a lot more free to post than most of you guys. I don't want that to frustrate anybody. Generally speaking, unless I'm answering a question directly asked, I'll wait until I have at least 3 responses before adding any kind of "addendum" to my posts; and I'll never add any addendum after a post that is begging for a unanimous reply-- as this next one will:
The jungle suddenly gave way, and Joshua found himself standing on a wide clearing near the river. The rest of the group gathered around while Joshua stooped low, traveling in wider circles, searching for the trail. He paused for a moment on the other side of the clearing, near the trees-- but not too near.
Finally, he rejoined the group. Tipping back his hat, he presented them their options:
"The path splits here. And... the paving stones clearly headed to the river. Must have been a bridge at one time. But there's also a path heading into the trees on the other side. I'm not sure what it means, but we're going to have to decide whether we want to cross the river and follow the old road south, or follow this newer, cruder path east."
Wulf
