105 Lunch in a secret oasis above it all (1)

Liz observed the surroundings carefully while Max drove them through a well-established residential neighborhood in Seattle. The older-looking elegant houses have a large spacing between them with mature and well maintained landscape.

Liz noticed that they are driving toward East, away from the ocean and there are definitely no restaurants around.

After number of twists and turns, Max stopped the car in front of the property whose house was peeking through large maple trees, massive thuyas and colorful rhododendron bushes.

Max took a picnic basket from the trunk before making his way on the other side and helping Liz to get out of the car. He kept his suit jacket in the back seat before leading Liz inside the property.

"Where are we?", Liz asked.

The landscape is well maintained, but she does not see anyone around.