Polly the parrot flew high above Barcelona. Her feathers were bright against the blue sky. Today, she went to the famous La Boqueria Market. This market has been important in Barcelona since the 13th century. As Polly came down, she heard many sounds. There was the talk of sellers, the sound of knives, and food cooking. Polly moved through the market stalls. She saw many fresh fruits and vegetables. Red tomatoes shone in the sun. Orange fruits smelled sweet in the air. The market had many things, like seafood and spices. Polly was curious about the meats hanging in the stalls. The jamón ibérico looked tasty and rich. Polly met Esteban in the market. Esteban was a man in his late fifties. He had gray hair and wore an apron. His family had made cured meats for many years. Esteban was setting up his best meats. He told Polly how he made the meats taste so good. Polly watched Esteban work. She sat on a barrel nearby. She thought Esteban had a story to tell. Maybe he needed help. As she listened, the market sounds surrounded them. It was the start of a new adventure.
