He turned and made his way back through the jungle, moving as swiftly and quietly as he could manage. When he finally emerged back at the temple grounds, the contrast between the serene, sacred environment and the harrowing encounter he had just experienced was striking.
The monkeys continued their playful antics, snatching food from unsuspecting tourists, but now, every sighting of these creatures was tinged with unease for Fredrick. The calm and beauty of the temple grounds seemed almost surreal compared to the danger he had witnessed.