10/19/10 Fortuitous Encounter

This post is dedicated to a very nice gentleman by the name of K. Viswanath.  Sorry K, I didn't want to botch your name so I'll just use K.

After exiting our Volvo bus, K overheard my queries to the bus driver asking where I might find the  Coimbatore Junction train station.  At this point I only had 10 minutes to catch the train.  According to my ticket we were scheduled to arrive at 3pm but actually arrived 2 hrs later.  Go figure...Well, my savior quickly stepped in and took me to a local bus stop where he boarded with me.  K even paid my way.  As soon as we got to the stop K told me to run for it.  Looking back through the crowded bus I spotted K making sure I got off.   All I can say is if it weren't for the generosity of this man, I wouldn't be on my train.

We did have a chance at a quick conversation en route to the station.  Through our talk, I found out K was in the silk business and frequently traveled to China where he has many friends.  He seems to be a very religious man as he stopped by a temple to pray and donate money on our way to the bus stop.  Now you may think I was stressing at this slight detour but nope.  I was actually impressed by his religious devotion.

My only regret is that I wish we had more time to talk.  He is the consummate Samaritan through and through and I'll never forget his good deed.