So what if it didn't all go your way?

That's what makes it an adventure.

That's a good point.

Yeah, I'm a lot like Gandalf the Grey.

He fought the Balrog and emerged stronger than ever as Gandalf the White.

I was robbed of my phone and pants, and I, too, came back stronger.

And whiter, too, 'cause I wasn't in direct sunlight for six weeks.

See? This trip was good for you.

Indeed.

I was the world's smartest caterpillar.