MODERATOR COMMENT: Prior to post #46, this thread dates from 2011. I’ve added a note to the first post. We’re OK with resurrecting old threads, I just don’t want anyone upset at not getting a response from someone who posted two years ago.
Now, commenting as a poster:
Yes, clearly a balcony, and I always assumed the “corrugated thingy” was some sort of blinds, closed to keep out the direct sun.
Yeah…even if the well is so large, their arms are fully extended through the whole climb, they’d just need to brace their butts and feet, lean forward, and get their arms
over the edge.