A random act of kindness
When I was in Barbados I spotted an article in the local newspaper.
The capital city of Bridgetown is a bustling place with a terrifying one way traffic system. ( we chose not to drive which I think was wise). According to the article a young woman spotted a friend at the other side of the road and – without checking the traffic – dashed over to meet her. She did not notice the motorcyclist heading for her or that she( the motorcyclist was also a woman) had managed to swerve to avoid her. The motorcyclist, overcome by shock, sat for a moment or two to gather herself when a lady passing by came up to her,asked her if she was OK – and gave her a hug!
Now I can’t imagine that happening in many of the big cities here. Giving out hugs to strangers has all sorts of potential for misunderstandings – which is such a pity.
I found the story of that act of kindness both very touching and heartwarming.
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My mother and my wife’s mother are both from Barbados. The last time we went there we were stuck in town in the rush hour and yes it is a nightmare for traffic!! Absolute nightmare.
One of the things I loved about Barbados is how friendly people are. I have had no hugs yet from strangers…watch this space…but I think that kind of comaraderie and friendliness in smaller towns that gets missed in the bigger towns, and it’s such a shame.