An amazing moment can happen any time while you’re abroad. We had just hit land after our first ferry ride across Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. I was standing with the group talking to someone and as our conversation ended, I was just looking around taking in my surroundings, when a monk appeared out of nowhere.

He took my hand and raised it to his forehead, then rubbed his prayer beads on my forehead. With a slight bow,  he walked away. Everyone in our group was surprised. It really felt like he appeared out of nowhere.

If I had been goofing off, I may not have gotten to have this experience.  If you don’t take the time to just stop and be, you might miss out on some pretty amazing things!