The Temple
We reach the temple as the moon is already way up in the sky.
And then we’re met with the oddest room I have ever seen in it.
It’s a maze of water.
A Day in the Jungle
From the minute I go through the first door to twilight, and then some more, I trek through the jungle. On the way, I save a little sick capybara I run across. I also spectacularly fail at retrieving a bag that Bradford, this absolute genius, dropped into quicksand. And yet, when I miss it with the hook of my fishing rod, I get the side-eye from Royal’s spy. I mean, his wife, who he sent instead of himself.
Because the director of the museum is way above actually stepping foot in the mud of the tropical forests.
I’d rather spend time with the spider that attacks me by one of the gates than with him, anyway.
A Trip With People You Don’t Like
I love Selvadorada. I heavily dislike going on a planned trip with every single one of my colleagues and my boss. But I didn’t have a choice, did I? That’s the brilliant solution Royal came up with to keep me in check. And oh, how out of place he looks in his fancy suit in the jungle.
As soon as I can, I change into explorer gear, and head to the jungle. I have no plans to stay and chat with them. I’m not here to chat, I’m here for archeology, whether they like it or not.
Dad is still a kid at heart. Now that Spooky Day is over, he wants to personally clear the decorations.
“Clear”.
The Last Spooky Candy
Gram has the good candy, too. And you know I can’t resist them.
Family Time by the Chimney
Because Gram’s backyard is beautiful, but it’s also really cold this time of year. Cléo has a gift for our great-grandmother, something she found in a box of old things, that they had made together when she was a toddler.
By the crackling fire in the chimney, we all chat and laugh, and I swear it feels like there’s a spirit watching over us. It feels like my grandmas are with us.
I’m just making the most of this moment. I know I have to leave soon, for a trip to Selvadorada I did not plan, and for the first time, I’m not happy about it. So at the moment, I’m gathering forces.
Spooky Surroundings
Cléo goes wandering in Gram’s garden. Gram is not a fan of greenhouses even in her own home, so the view is sort of spooky. But pretty.
On the other hand, Cyril found a few live plants, and after asking Gram, takes a few seeds to plant “as soon as he can”.
I have a feeling the minute I move out of the house, the twins are gonna turn my poolhouse into an inside garden.
Spooky Surroundings
Cléo goes wandering in Gram’s garden. Gram is not a fan of greenhouses even in her own home, so the view is sort of spooky. But pretty.
On the other hand, Cyril found a few live plants, and after asking Gram, takes a few seeds to plant “as soon as he can”.
I have a feeling the minute I move out of the house, the twins are gonna turn my poolhouse into an inside garden.
Cleaning the Tombs
The candles and the flowers are pretty — but part of honoring our ancestors is ensuring they can rest in a clean, spotless place. Cléo volunteers to rake the dead leaves away.
Well I just sent my Game Changer application. I’m sort of a nervous mess but I’m really excited!
I figure this is the best place of all to wish you guys all good luck, I’m rooting for you, and I can’t wait to see everyone who gets chosen! 🤗
The Stewarts Family (and other shenanigans) 