A heartwarming reunion between a French traveler named Victor and a Balinese man named Janu has captured the attention of netizens worldwide.
The two formed a special bond 17 years ago when Victor and his family stayed at a guest house where Janu worked. At the time, Victor was only six years old, and Janu took it upon himself to care for him and his sibling. Janu would take Victor on his motorbike, showing him around the island and even bringing him along to attend traditional ceremonies.
The memories of that time stayed with Victor throughout the years, and he promised himself that he would find Janu if he ever returned to Bali. He kept a photo of the two together from 2006 and used it to ask around for Janu’s whereabouts when he returned to the island earlier this month.
After much searching, Victor finally found Janu in Nusa Lembongan. When they saw each other again after 17 years, the two embraced in a tearful reunion. Janu had also kept a photo of Victor from their original meeting, which he showed to him.
Janu shared their heartwarming reunion on his TikTok account, @janulembongan, which quickly went viral. The video has since garnered 2.5 million views, with netizens praising the enduring friendship between the two men.
@janulembongan 5/8/2006 #SunsilkCreatorAcademy #temanlama #sahabat #temankecil #bocil #bertemu ♬ original sound – Pearl Ann Jordan Prado
The reunion is a testament to the fact that friendships made while traveling can last a lifetime, and that the people we meet along the way can leave a lasting impact on our lives. It also highlights the power of social media in bringing people together and rekindling long-lost relationships.
In the video, one netizen commented that Janu looked much different from his younger days, with some saying that he actually looks younger now. Janu jokingly replied that he did not know how to take care of himself back then, but also said that it might have something to do with his weight gain.
The heartwarming reunion between Victor and Janu has touched the hearts of people around the world. It is a reminder that the connections we make while traveling can be profound and long-lasting, and that the memories we create with the people we meet can stay with us for a lifetime.
