The story

Who had an impact on my life? Someone I met randomly? The first thought that came to my mind is Anja, a nice Polish lady I met on the street of Warsaw 10 years ago. I was there for only 1 day to get a travelling visa for Latvia, for a conference. The taxi driver left me at a wrong address and I did not know how to reach my hotel or the embassy. And then she came, I noticed that was my age, I approached her and I asked in English if she could help. And in no time, this amazing woman, pointed out the hotel, it was in an inner court, I have missed it and then she said, leave your bag I will go with you the embassy. I knew it was very close by, so in 10 minutes we have found it. When I wanted to say goodbye and thank her once more, she asked if I would have dinner with her in the evening, she would show me the old town and introduce me to some nice Polish meals. It was a lovely evening, we chatted, she was an editor at that time, and had lots of fun. When I tried to find out how could I repay her for her kindness, she just said: do the same for people in need. And I did follow her advice from then, I always try to help people who are lost in a new town. She was my angel and I do regret that she moved and I don't have her address, but maybe one day we will meet again. By chance!

Thank you Anja!

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