Breaching the Perimeter

Too much indoor scouting. Time for real altitude and fresh territory. Slid out through the partially open kitchen sliding door, hit the rough balcony concrete, and targeted the terracotta planter rack against the railing. Clambered up the tiered iron frame. Right at the top ledge, a wooden gardening marker stuck out from moist potting soil. Caught the rough timber post with one hand, swung my legs around the prickly stem of a potted aloe, and locked into a three-point stance on the terracotta rim. Broad open breeze. Clean vantage point over the street below.