David Newman , 47 , returned to the United States this weekend . In Palo Alto , California , Newman 's neighbors tied yellow ribbons around objects to welcome him back . He reported to the Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper in California . Newman says he was fed traditional food and slept in a hotel room .
David Newman , 47 , returned to the United States this weekend . He reported to the Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper in California . Newman says he was fed traditional food and slept in a hotel room .