The flight had lasted 12 hours. Twelve hours in which Peruso had experienced everything – from impatient fidgeting to a short, unwanted nap that Mom described as “finally!”
The suitcases were piled up in the hallway as if someone was trying to build a barricade. His mother was rushing frantically between the kitchen and the dining room while his father was cutting the small chocolate cake.
Llamas? Pfff, everyone knows them! You know what's really cool? Chinchillas! They're those fluffy mini mice that look like they've rolled around in candy floss.
"So, guys, imagine this: I'm 6 years old now! Yes, that's right - a whole year older, but still just as smart and wild as before. My birthday party was awesome! There was a huge cake - I mean, soooo big that I thought I could take it with me to Peru as a backpack. But well, it was gone faster than I could say 'llama'." 🦙🎂
He grabs a small globe and spins it excitedly. "And did you know that Peru is also home to the Amazon jungle? There are birds of all colors, monkeys that make faces, and frogs that glow.
"Sooooo, guys, imagine this: In two weeks I'm getting into a giant flying metal monster - aka an airplane - with my favorite dad and mom! It's flying us across the ocean to Peru!