Journey to the West

The Money

He drinks from streams and eats grasses and leaves.

He gathered fruit and explored caves and mountaintops.

The water rolled and bounced over the rocks.

They ran alongside the stream and swung from tree to tree. They jumped over rocks and climbed up steep cliffs. Higher and higher they went up the mountain until they reached an enormous waterfall. Mist filled the air. The water crashed down, roaring like thunder.

the waterfall cave

The cave was filled with bamboo, trees, and beautiful flowers. Moss covered the walls. A stream flowed through the cave, and glowing light and mist filled the air.

Many years went by. During the day the monkeys and apes played in the forest and the stream. And every night the slept safely in their cave.

One night the monkeys and apes had a huge feast. Fruits and nuts covered the table. Monkeys danced and sang while music played.