AnonymousM 2007-05-13

Upon awaking I find myself in this bedroom. Carmel colored walls are adorned with tapestries. Beautiful persian carpets on the floor as I lay on a bed filled with burgundy, blue and emerald pillows. The burgundy red and navy blue sheets just cover me. There is a large open window with curtains that flutter in the cool breeze looking out to a terrace with lush gardens beyond. The frech doors next to the window lead to walkway that descends to a courtyard with a pool. Next to the bed a table covered with books and three candles. Off to the left is a dressing room and bath. To my right, near the window is a comfortable chair with a mirror hung on the wall. behind me to my right is a door that leads from the house into my bedroom.

On this path through dappled light cast by the birch and maple trees. It must be fall as the trees are a riot of color. Green, gold, yellow and rust the bright sunshine coming through the canopy of leaves and lights my path.

It appears that there has not been a traveler on this path for a while because the path is covered in leaves and with each turn you must look carefully to remain on it. The path is flat and can be easily walked the trick is to follow as it curves through the forest.

As I come into a clearing the path ends at a river. Where the path dips down to meet the river at a wide pool. The banks of the river are covered in rock and moss with places to sun yourself. The water is crisp and clear. I can look down into the river and see swiming fish and its sandy bottom.

A hand blown heavy glass goblet with tiny air bubbles in the glass awaits me on the other side of the stream. It is a shimmery opalescent masterpiece.

A key which looks like an old fashioned brass key with a long shaft. I think this key may unlock the gate to the secret garden