For those who are confused about how to proceed from the start of the game, this what you have to do:
- Go north one screen
- Confirm through all dialogue and read the hint: "There must be something around here I can use to work my way through..."
- Go back down and turn right of the thick growth/bushes down the sandy path
- Go up the stairs turn left then up another pair of stairs
- Pick up the Stick on the "pillar" with SPACE BAR
- Open your inventory, left click the Stick and click "Equip"
- Proceed back to the bushes and use the action button/SPACE BAR
Now you can proceed through the first part of the game. You're Welcome.