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The house is painted a delicate, pastel pink, which softly compliments the rich colours in the

surrounding nature. A warm, chocolate brown door reflects the earth as it peeks out here and there.

Between the grass. Extending out from the front of the house, there's a wide porch with colourful

phylo boxes that hang from the railing. From here you can see a few other houses like this one nearby.

They are all clustered together and provide the perfect home away from home for visitors like you.

Today you plan to meet a local named Lucy and head out to explore the town of Pond and Rion.

You close the chocolate coloured door behind you and step into the front yard.

Over your shoulder you have a well-packed bag with a towel, a light scarf,

some snacks, and a bottle of water.

You take a moment to pause in the yard and inhale the fresh mountain air.

It's another bright summer day in the Alps.

You have been in this town for a week already and during your time here you have become friends

with Lucy. She has lived here her whole life. A few days ago you met her at a coffee shop downtown

where she noticed you pouring over a guidebook. It was then that she offered you help and local

recommendations. After getting to know each other better she invited you to join her on a short trip

to Pond and Rion which is only a couple of hours away. It's a small medieval town known for its

colourful hanging houses that perch atop the rock walls overlooking the Bourne River.

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