Chapter 38The next morning Tom awoke feeling stiff from sleeping on the hard mat. As he sat up, he was aware that the discomfort in his shoulders from the heavy pack had only minimally improved. Tom slowly got to his feet and stretched, trying to relieve some of the stiffness. As he moved, Paul started awakening. Catherine was already up and stretching.
“Get some Ibuprofen in you. It should help,” she suggested.
After the medication and some of the provided foods, the time travelers began checking their equipment and prepared to head out. They exited the alley and proceeded down the main road.
As they walked, Tom explained. “When we get to the Temple, there is an outer courtyard where we will be able to go. We will not be able to enter the Temple itself. That is strictly off-limits to a
