My hotel room isn't ready yet, so I went out to get breakfast then theater tickets. I stopped in the godawful yet ubiquitous coffee chain and got a scone and some juice. I found a seat in the window and sat down next to a young Korean girl and her mother.

She was utterly fascinated with my hair! Though she was shy at first, she perked up and started playing when I held out a lock of hair so she could touch it.

We exchanged names and flirted a bit, then I turned my attention to breakfast and the online world.

A few minutes later, she came over and gave me a banana. Too sweet! We chatted a bit more, then dad took a few pictures of us together.

When it was time for me to go, I stopped at the counter and bought some cookies for her. She thanked me very sweetly before we waved enthusiastic goodbyes.

I left grinning like a maniac.