C93 He Swiped His Card

A sleek, understated car finally came to a gentle stop under a tree that looked like it had been there for ages. Just about 30 feet away, a lively scene unfolded.

The narrow alley was bustling with people, mostly seniors, each carrying a birdcage and chatting with one another.

On a large wooden sign, the peeling white paint spelled out in big letters, "Flower, Bird, Fish, and Insect Market