I have backpacked, and rented a car throughout Europe in my 30's. I want to see Mexico by car now as I really can't do the backpacking due to back problems. I have done the whole USA thing and lived in various large cities, NYC for 18years, Key West 3years, San Fran, LA, current home Palm Springs. I have been in California for 8 years exploring. I have survived being mugged and stabbed with a pocket knife it nicked my lung in ICU for 2 days. I got mugged in Madrid and stabbed in the back again with a glass shank. I would like to say I am "street smart" another reason traveling by car is safer. I took some unsafe chances when I was young but it has taught me how to travel safely. I am a true "Road Dog" now in my 50's. Oh not to leave out I have Cirrhosis of the liver so I don't drink but like being around other people who can. I am very healthy and have at least about 5 years left . I plan to make every day count. No not depressed or suicidal just one of the things life has instore for me. I will turn back to pure energy and travel the Universe.