The hermit's ascent
The hermit ascends the mountain, carrying the child. The layby of sissyfoot is to the left (from the story of the same name).
The dog is remarkably patient, considering ...

extract from the story:
'Home!' shouted Kate, pointing up the side of the mountain.
Horace could see nothing to distinguish this mountain path from thousands of others. There were weeds, the occasional goat, one rather odd passing place bearing the legend 'Lay-By of Sissyfoot' where a mean looking fellow chained to a post was sweeping leaves. Round and round he went, seemingly imprisoned by his task.

2 comments:
is this the yellow brick road
are they off to see wizard
puck:p
they're off to see the palace! tiz only yellow brick when they get to the top (a bit like life and pensions ...)
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