Chapter 16 and Chapter 17 Summary and Analysis

Chapter 16: Barrowman and his partner Scott Gill travel extensively whenever their schedules allow. Scott is a big fan of touring historical ruins and museums, and Barrowman is more a fan of shopping and relaxing, so their trips are a continual process of compromises. One of Barrowman's favorite places is a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age ruin which is well-preserved because of a volcanic eruption.

Another personal favorite of Barrowman's is Rome. There is tremendous shopping to be had there, and Scott and Barrowman have toured the Trevi Fountain among other attractions.

Scott and Barrowman were both certified scuba divers, so they often planned trips around scuba diving, including a memorable trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. On another trip, they toured the Mediterranean and saw the Dome on the Rock, the Wailing Wall, a resort near the Dead Sea, and...