The next stop on our itinerary was a luncheon at the Cliffside Pavilion.
The Cliffside Pavilion was carved into the very face of the rock, its grand archways blending seamlessly with the ancient stone. Windows framed the breathtaking valley below, offering a view that stretched endlessly—the Azure River winding like a silver ribbon through fields of green, the towering peaks of the distant mountains standing like silent sentinels over the land. Sunlight poured in through the open-air terraces, casting shifting patterns of gold and shadow across the stone floor.
The scent of fresh mountain air mingled with the aroma of roasted meats, spiced fruits, and warm bread as servants moved deftly, setting the final touches to the long banquet table. Fine porcelain and crystal shimmered in the midday light, silver cutlery catching the sun in a thousand brilliant reflections.
