I have a mind for traveling. So, today, I’ve been out and about for a very long, short day (because my day will be lots shorter – 6 hours, to be precise – than the average day is). I also got to spend lots of time at various airports, and then I got to meet my hero – who went out of his way to make sure I’d catch my connecting flight. And when I say “out of his way”, I really mean, he went far beyond anything I’ve ever experienced before: he organized a vehicle to quickly get me from one terminal to the other (and he came along with me to make sure I’d find the right check-in counter immediately); he called at the check-in counter before I arrived so that all my stuff (boarding pass, luggage tag, etc.) was ready before I even got there; he by-passed the line to get my boarding pass and stuff to directly hand it over to me and take care of my luggage, and he showed me the way to the security check-point.

He works for the airport (just some guy who works at some desk but had just gotten off work when I stopped him to tell him of my dilemma, so he did all of that when he should’ve actually been on his way home, enjoying his free afternoon!), and I wish I’d had the presence of mind to ask him his name to recommend him as an outstanding worker, but in my rush of things I totally forgot. And now, he must remain – forever – that anonymous hero that got me onto my connecting flight when there should’ve been no natural way for me to make it in time!

Thank you, unknown hero!