There's something about Europeans and their ideological mind sets that seems to make them impervious to the disastrous results that "should" have happened to them along their treacherous route but luckily never happened.
I’m sorry to hear you feel that way. I see it differently. We always complain that no Europeans have any gumption in them; these two did/do. The 4X4 action alone puts me to shame.LOL. They are living life, come what may. But take note their stops are by choice Catholic/Christian missions.
But glad you enjoyed their stories; I’m not even to the end yet. :)