Dear Mr. Salopek,
I wish you luck for this incredible 7-year journey that takes you through a bunch of countries. This seems like it is really interesting and also very dangerous, so dangerous that I would not do this myself. You are very brave and I wish you the best of luck through this long, long, long journey without a home-cooked meal or a family. Also, be careful crossing the borders of the dangerous countries. I have one question. How are you going to get food most of the time and what will it be?
Your friend,
Michael
8th grade, St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal School, Severna Park, MD