What's the most memorable encounter you've had with an animal while travelling or away from home?

A natural way to answer

While hiking abroad, I came across a herd of wild horses crossing the trail. We all stopped and waited quietly. It was a simple moment, but it felt genuinely special.

Key phrases to use

• taken aback — surprised or slightly shocked, so that you pause“I was taken aback by how rude he was.”
• catch me off guard — surprise you when you weren't expecting or prepared for it“The question caught me off guard.”
• stand still — (of time) seem to stop, because a moment feels so absorbing“When she walked in, time seemed to stand still.”
• spellbound — so fascinated that you can't look away or move“The audience sat spellbound.”
• goosebumps — small bumps on your skin from strong emotion or cold“That song gives me goosebumps.”