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How do I get in through the "front door"?

  • 1 of 8: Exploring along the base of the cliffs, it should be possible to note that there is an "active" spot high on one cliff face, above (and to the left) of the two birds' nests.
  • 2 of 8: However, Mina cannot reach that area without some help.
  • 3 of 8: The help she will need is a ladder to climb up the face of the cliff.
  • 4 of 8: Mina still can't get the ladder up to the opening in the cave face.  "It'd take a monkey to do it."
  • 5 of 8: Mina is going to need some help.  That help will not be available until she has left the beach area, and explored the rest of the island.
  • 6 of 8: After exploring the island, Mina will be able to use Jep, the monkey, to assist her.
  • 7 of 8: Give the rope ladder to Jep, and direct him to climb up to the opening.
  • 8 of 8: Mina can now climb up and enter Granite House.