While visiting family in Cape Town, I headed out to the countryside for a weekend with old friends. We spotted a beautiful horse standing by a fence, and being a lifelong fan, I decided it was time for a proper introduction.
I have a foolproof trick for bonding with horses: you lean in close and breathe deeply through your nose near theirs. It’s supposed to build instant intimacy and put the animal at ease.
I leaned over the wire, eyes locked with my new equine friend, and prepared for our "moment."
The second my lips brushed the wire, the world exploded.
The next thing I knew, I was flat on my back in the dirt, staring at the African sky. It turns out the fence was electrified.
I’ve had some memorable first dates, but that was easily the most "electric" kiss of my life. The horse, for the record, seemed entirely unimpressed.
