He decided to go for a drive, hoping that getting away from his usual routine and having some time alone would help him clear his mind and refresh his spirit. As he drove along the winding road, he noticed a figure ahead, standing by the side of the road with a thumb out, signalling for a ride.
A hitchhiker. It was quite unusual to see anyone standing out here; this stretch of road was remote and led only to small, lesser-known villages that most people tended to bypass. The isolated nature of the area meant that travellers were rare, and seeing someone on the side of the road was a notable occurrence.