HANEUL'S eyes slowly opened. A bit of sunlight was coming in from the small window of the cabin. He was dazed for a moment. His body felt heavy, like he hadn't moved all night. He turned his head on the pillow and looked at the light coming through the window. Morning already?
He slowly pushed himself up and sat on the edge of the bed for a moment before standing. He stretched his arms above his head, feeling the stiffness in his back and shoulders. Then he walked over to the window and pulled aside the thin curtain to look outside.
Outside, he saw the harbor stretching out in front of him. A few fishing boats were already out on the water, leaving thin white lines behind them. To one side, a mountain rose up behind the city, its rocky top catching the morning light. The buildings near the port were close together, mostly low and old, with narrow streets running between them.
