You know Adrienne, you deserve all your experiences. I know you have had to work hard to travel, but you never cease to inspire me with all you do.
I remember way back in time, when I was a young student. With friends we visited some six countries in as many weeks, during our break. We'd watch the tour people getting off their buses, lily-white, just to see whatever was on the specific agenda, while we, one the smell of an oily rag, saw places and people I'm sure they overlooked.
Good on you for doing your own thing!