What an idiotic adventure. And putting innocent kids in danger, no less.

this is the guilt you felt when you were in need?

"I have to say that in my 6 months here, apart from the driving aggression, obviously; I have found them to be amongst- and sometimes preferable, to the most lovely people I have met."

What a load of crap!!! In the six months you've been here when did you realize this are lovely people?
tomorrow when you get back on the road you will be back to tellin' them off, Like justmoi said.