But looking at this critically, there are many things to be aware of when considering this anachronistic mode of travel, likely, the last truly anonymous one left.
When we think of such things, age-old stereotypes, such as the lovable hobos in 'Grapes of Wrath' come to mind. One of these things is our ability to travel without Big Brother noting our whereabouts, you know, in the interest of 'national security'. In the world that we live in, its admittedly more difficult to do many things we once used to and took for granted. A time honored mode of travel, with an exciting and vibrant history, is the practice known as 'freight train hopping', or simply as 'train hopping'.
