Americans tour Europe in Airstream trailers

An American caravan of 42 trailers reaches Hamburg, Germany, marking the first mass expedition of American trailers in Europe. Led by Wally Byam, a retired engineer, the caravan includes 126 people from various age groups, mostly retired couples. The six-month, 14,000-mile journey costs each family about $5,000 and is non-profit. Participants, who are not permanent trailer dwellers, plan to visit nearby towns at night and have found Europeans to be welcoming and supportive of trailer travel.

What is the primary goal of the American caravan's tour in Europe?

• To visit historical sites

• To cover more than 14,000 miles

• To promote American culture

• To establish permanent trailer parks

Who is leading the American caravan on its European tour?

• A famous travel guide

• A retired construction engineer

• A professional tour operator

• A European travel enthusiast

What is the age range of the participants in the caravan?

• 25 to 75

• 18 to 65

• 30 to 90

• 8 to 85

How much does the tour cost each family?

• $2,000

• $3,500

• $5,000

• $7,000

What do the caravan members think about European hospitality?

• They think Europeans are indifferent

• They believe Europeans dislike trailers

• They find Europeans unfriendly

• They find Europeans to be great friends