Yeah the systems are much better in Europe for being interconnected that's for sure. North America was built around the car.
Times have certainly changed in terms of cost. $500 for the month would be incredible. But let's see what $500 in 1978 converts to today in terms of purchasing power... quick Google search
So that would be like paying $2300 today. Still probably a better deal back then
Where the value goes haywire is our currency ZAR to USD 1978 was 0,87:1 today 1:18,3542 this is where we have been battered!
Holy! That's a crazy swing. Yikes
Exactly why travel has become but a dream!
Yeah I can imagine. Sorry that it happened 😞