On a daily basis most of us pass by others oblivious to who they are, how they feel, what experiences they have had, their hopes and fears. I wonder sometimes about opportunities or possibilities lost as each of those people pass by in the other direction, unengaged. Of course we can't stop every passerby and have a chat.

It seems you've had one of those rare interactive moments with a complete stranger and it has left you feeling something more than you were before? A reminder of the fortune within your own life, family, health, free speech...Whatever. It's a good moment and it's obviously touched you in some way. Well done, and thanks for sharing.

By the way...If I make it to Germany and can get up near your way I'm coming over, or we'll hit a pub for a schnitty (Schnitzel)...I don't speak much German, only what I learned at school and I was an indifferent student at best. Still, I speak English, Australian, American, Australian slang and Swear...So, I reckon we'll be able to communicate pretty well. 😁