There was something about his behavior and mannerisms that reminded me of previous experiences with intensely religious people, but yes, we will never know for sure. It is unlikely I will ever see him again, so I treat him as a character that now belongs to my mind, and therefore I get to decide what he is or is not. Ha. I love a good character. They are everywhere, and so interesting to stumble upon. I do think he was good natured, but just felt awkward, so he managed to fumble the conversation. Which, ironically, made it all the more interesting for me.
I'll keep an eye out for swimming kangaroos next time I visit the ocean.
You never can be sure what will come crawling out of the Atlantic...