gazing upon the cloistered garden, where snakes slither in silent harmony, it's almost as if they spurn the chaos of the outside world, opting instead for this tranquil haven. i take note of how they move with such grace, a scene far removed from any pre-introductory fears one might have had. here, in this secluded paradise, it feels as though i'm learning to appreciate their beauty from scratch, witnessing a side of nature that remains beautifully untainted and wonderfully cloistered.