Bumping into people(2)
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I have travelled widely, both here in the UK and around the world. I prefer to explore off the beaten track using only a locally purchased map and my nose for adventure. As a result I often get a little lost and find myself standing at junctions trying to work out what to do next. On literally thousands of occasions I have, at such times, inadvertently obstructed or bumped into other pedestrians. On nearly every occasion (see my earlier post for the one and only exception) the other person has been a complete stranger with no connection to me whatsoever! Is this a coincidence?
Date submitted:Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:38:56 +0000Coincidence ID:6100
