Mister_Average

I also imagine that when you spend a lot of static time in the park it's very easy to tell who is passing through or relaxing, and who hangs around for hours and only talks to women who obviously don't know him.

This is a great AMA! In your experience, do you think an American would receive the same hospitality throughout South America and Europe on a similar trip? Also, how do you plan the rest of your life now, having experienced this unique and amazing journey? My first reaction was "how will he be able to continue a career with a 4-year break," but maybe that's just the American capitalist lizard brain in me.