On occasions, sweetening life may turn out to be too expensive
Historical Centre, Cusco, Perú
Precisely a block away, there was a candy store. This fine and quite popular establishment was known by the name of Le Petite Bonbon. The name of the shop was carved together with a brightly coloured representation of the sweet on a wooden sign. To Felicia, it seemed exactly what could be designated as the epitome of Paradise, a concept very closely described by the nuns at school during catechism.
Historical Centre, Cusco, Peru
In that well renown and high-priced shop, one could find all sorts of candies, chocolates, a wide variety of tarts with an assortment of rich fillings, as well as all these many-varied options to satisfy the most sugar-crazed palate, prone to enjoying the bounties of the sweet side of life.
Historical Centre, Cusco, Peru
Felicia, taking advantage of a moment in which her absence would not be noticed, went out to the street and quickly directed herself to the candy shop. With that small tiny little coin, Felicia found that she could buy this impressive amount of candies, in a wide range of colours, and of course, of fine sweet flavours. They offered honey, mint, wine and chocolate filled delights… ultimately, a treasure of sweetness for the young child.
She retraced her steps home, carrying her precious cargo, and she deftly managed to climb the stairs to the second floor and reach her room without any of the grownups any bit wiser to her brief absence.
Historical Centre, Cusco, Perú
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