Sarah patted on my shoulder . "I think your climbing skills are decent, but as an ape, I expect better. I can see some of the reasons, like you're not using your feet effectively." She was right, after not using them for years on those purposes, they were unaccustomed to prehensile movement. Still, the gap between first and second toe was wider than most, and my big toe was longer than an average feet.
She proceeded to show her soles, and made me touch them. Her soles were a lot more tougher than I expected, like leather!"Wow, Dr Hershel, I didn't expect them to be strong like that, what's the secret?". She proceeded to tell: "Look here Sim, you'll develop this in no time since you wont be wearing anything on your feet from now on. I had to train myself first if I had to train you big guys. So I lived just like you for a few months and then took on the job."
So she had gone through what I have been going on too? That was interesting to know. "Come on, I want you to climb this narrow branch and hang on with just your toes, Sim." I nodded and tried it, and was easier than I thought. She applauded too, and we both jumped down on the ground.
"OK, Simon, for the next lesson we need to practice: