I, too, have been very fortunate to have had strangers’ help in various countries, in Spain, Poland, and here in Japan.
Not long after I arrived here, I took an evening bus to a friend’s house. As we rode along, more and more people got off the bus, and I was alone. We reached the end of the line in a dark residential area of the city.
With no Japanese language skills, I just repeated the name of my destination. The bus driver said something (unintelligible to me), pointed to the seat, closed the door, and drove me to where I wanted to go. I had used up his break time. I thanked him again and again, and have never forgotten that act of kindness.
People are people, wherever you go. May we also pay it forward. ❤️
Wonderful experiences, Joyce.
I, too, have been very fortunate to have had strangers’ help in various countries, in Spain, Poland, and here in Japan.
Not long after I arrived here, I took an evening bus to a friend’s house. As we rode along, more and more people got off the bus, and I was alone. We reached the end of the line in a dark residential area of the city.
With no Japanese language skills, I just repeated the name of my destination. The bus driver said something (unintelligible to me), pointed to the seat, closed the door, and drove me to where I wanted to go. I had used up his break time. I thanked him again and again, and have never forgotten that act of kindness.
People are people, wherever you go. May we also pay it forward. ❤️
Looking forward to reading more!
Louise ... love that story about the Japanese bus driver ... definitely another angel. Thanks for sharing.
What a great post with lovely photos and amazing words
Love the photo of Blanca, as well as the story! 💜
I'm here for any Mayan ruins stories!
I aim to please. Sitting in the middle of one right now. Internet is wonky so will share later.
YES! Pics, please (one or two with you in them or people you meet, maybe?).
What lovely adventures, Joyce. Thanks for sharing the pictures as well.
Thanks, Heather!
You are a source of resilience persistence determination.
Edwin ... thanks for such a lovely comment. I'm going to try to live up to those words.
Angels do exist!;)
Yes! It would be fun to collect angel stories.
Safar ... I love this thought ... although, I hope it doesn't translate to: if something bad happens to you, you must have attracted it. Tricky.