Hello, dear friend @ericvancewalton, good afternoon.

I haven't had the good fortune to travel much, but in the few trips I have taken in my life, I’ve had similar experiences, and I agree with your statement: human beings are good people. As you rightly say, they are eager to learn from others' stories and to have their own stories heard.

Human connection works that way; we all have a story we want to tell, and it is always good to be heard.

Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful experience.

Warm regards to all your loved ones.