The Return of Mark Schatzker

As promised, Mark Schatzker has returned from his trip around the world in 80 days. Mark has been reporting on all of the cultural and food traditions he's encountered along his journey, which has been a "slow travel" experience, with his only transportation being by land and sea. He wraps up his adventure, detailing some of the high points and the culture shock of returning to North America. One of his biggest surprises? That his seven-month old daughter, Greta, gained four pounds since he left! More pictures, stories and observances are available on Mark's blog.