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It seemed like a long ascent to the top.
登上山顶的路好长好长。
The mountain appreared barren, as though it had suffered through many years of arid climate.
这座山看起来光秃秃的，似乎饱受了常年的干旱天气。
I had no idea why I have to climbing this mountain.
我不知道自己为什么要爬这座山。
All I could recall was that I had been reading a fascinating artical about climbing.
我只记得当时我正在读一篇关于登山的精彩文章。
But with my arthritis, how could I possibly make it to the top?
但我患有关节炎，怎么可能爬上山顶呢？
Despite my confusion, I ascended the mountain.
糊里糊涂中，我开始登山。
After what seemed like an hour, I stumbled across a small artificial structure. It was hidden behind a large rocks.
约莫一小时后，我跌跌撞撞地走过一个藏在大石块后的小型人造建筑物。
I was shocked to discover that it was an arsenal containing an array of antiquated armor and armament.
我愕然发现这竟是个军械库，里面存放着全系列的古老盔甲和武器。
All of it appeared to be handmade, probably by a 17th century artisan.
这里的一切似乎都是手工制作的，很可能出自一位17世纪工匠之手。
It was a bit scray, so I left quickly and continued my acsent.
这里怪恐怖的，我很快就离开了，继续我的攀登。
Further up, I ran into a man dressed like an aristocrat.
我继续往上走，遇到了一位穿戴类似贵族的男人。
He was articulating some kind of ancient arithmetic.
他正清清楚楚地讲着什么古老算术。
His presence aroused my curiosity.
他的存在引起了我的好奇，
I asked him what he was doing on the mountain.
我便问他在山上做些什么。
He rudely responded,"don't you know where you are?"
他粗鲁的回答到：“难道你不知道自己在哪吗？”
What an arrogant man, I thought to myself.
这人真够傲慢的，我想。
After what felt like another hour, I spotted a small cave.
又过了大约一个小时，我发现了一个小山洞，
I found an old monk living inside.
洞里住这个老和尚。
Foolishly, I offered him some wine.
我竟傻巴拉叽的请他喝葡萄酒。
I should have known that monks practice asceticism.
我应该知道和尚奉行禁欲主义，
But he wasn't offended.
还好他没有生气。
He simply smile and said,"I am indeed an ascetic person."
他只是笑了笑，说道：“我是个真正的禁欲主义者。”
I told the monk that I was tired and missed my home.
我告诉那和尚我好累、好想家。
"Open your eyes" he whispered."You are already home."
“睁开你的眼睛。”他悄悄说道，“你到家了。”
Suddenly, I began to hear the sound of my favorite aria.
我突然听到我最喜欢的咏唱调，
I could sense the aroma of a familiar aromatic substance.
又问道熟悉的香料散发出的芬芳。
It was followed by a familiar voice.
然后，一个熟悉的声音说话了。
"Wake up" my wife said.
“醒醒吧！”妻子说到，
"Here's your coffee! You're late for work."
“这是你的咖啡，你上班要迟到了。”
