Stories

The universe is made of stories, not atoms.

Muriel Rukeyser

But, you have a sun inside.

An encounter with a German couple at the Leaning Tower of Pisa where a linguistic misunderstanding turned into a meaningful compliment.

He stopped a school exam for me.

A primary school teacher delayed an entire exam waiting for a student who was stuck in transit from his parents' house.

I look like a Model, don't I?

Helping a Spanish couple photograph themselves near St. Michael's Cave in Gibraltar — using a better camera phone led to a funny exchange.

Shared Shades in Granada

Sharing an umbrella with elderly tourists in Granada, discovering a shared connection to Kolkata, and exchanging contact information.

A ground-to-earth University Director.

Meeting the Granada University director, who granted early departure permission and shared personal hospitality — a lesson in humility.