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It is a warm summer's day and you're walking up a narrow sloped street towards a market square.

Cobbled paving stones, click and clack underfoot, gently echoing off the tall buildings lining

each side of the road. Much of the city is pedestrianised, meaning vehicles cannot pass through

certain areas. And although this particular road does not fall into that category,

there isn't a car, bicycle, nor any other people in sight.

That's why you like taking this route into town. It's always quiet and relaxing,

as if it's your own little secret. You're gradually approaching the central hub of the city,

though you wouldn't necessarily know it. The long-standing and historical architecture

coupled with the peaceful atmosphere of this back street exuded delightful tranquility.

Looking up to your right, you notice a fluffy white and ginger cat

culled up on a sun-bathed balcony. You pause for a moment to listen,

hearing the cat's soft and satisfying power as it snoozes in the sun.

Not a bad way to spend a lovely morning like this one you think to yourself.

As you reach the end of the road, you begin to hear a steady and continuous hum overlaid with familiar

calls that become increasingly audible as you walk. Today is the weekly farmers market in the city center.

And by the sounds of it, the market square is already busy with activity.

Turning the corner, the sunlight greets you with its warmth,

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