as i watched the monkeys swinging from branch to branch in this lush forest, i couldn't help but brush aside my preconceived notions and marvel at their arcane way of life. their movements were like a dance, a physical language that made all our statements about them seem preexplicative. it made me want to start over from the beginning, to understand them anew, with a sense of wonder that makes every discovery feel like uncovering a secret world.