Was there about six years ago when cruising the Med on the Queen Elizabeth, or was it the Queen Victoria?Near the port came across a tiny shop with the most enchanting window display - jewellery of all kind,nothing too fancy,nothing too glittery,I walked inside this treasure trove of unusual items.A silversmith sitting, working on a necklace.I said good-morning and smiled, he smiled back.You have the most beautiful shop,but I do not want to buy anything, I just would like to look around, may I,please?Yes, of course.There was nothing I did not like. Did you make everything yourself, I asked. Yes. You are a master craftsman,I said. A set of silver earrings and a ring I liked the most, there was something childlike about them, the beauty was in the design, simple,yet utterly exquisite.I could not take my eyes off them. Why don't you buy them,suggested the craftsman.It is too expensive for me,oh, they are worth every cent, but I do not have enough money.I must have been in the shop good 10 minutes,then thanked him and walked out. About twenty meters down the road I felt a touch on my arm. It was the shop owner., These are for you, they have been waiting for you.he said and handed me a box containing the earrings and the ring.Pay me what you can, he added.I knew at that very moment I could not insult him and say no.He wanted me to have his creations,because he could see how much I appreciated his work,he knew I would always treasure what he had put his heart and skill into. I emptied my purse into his palm, about 40 euros. People can be infinitely kind.
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