Why do people go on pilgrimages? What problems and surprises might they encounter? (unusual people who may help or hinder for example) What different types of characters might go on such a journey?

     People go on pilgrimages in order to worship idols. There are different idols for different religion. In general, Christians worship Jesus, and Muslims worship Mohammed. Problems people might encounter are that they might be hindered at some places. Sometimes, there are just barriers people couldn’t get through. Instead, they are stuck there. However, people might be surprised that they could see or feel unusual people, such as God, is around them. Whenever they have such sense, they feel their souls are relieved. Thus, they wouldn’t worry a lot about their future. Sadness, troublesome, happiness, relieved, are different types of characters might go on such a journey.