Monday, March 29, 2010

Belt

On my belt, I would put pretty much my life. I would put an outline of Kentucky for where I was born, another for Virginia, and another for Maryland. I would place an Akita for my dogs, since they were my favorite, musical notes for my love of music and singing, and my initials.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Summary

Chris McCandless started out his journey into the wild with just a dream. That dream turned into reality eventually. He walked and traveled up and down the West, taking jobs just for entertainment, as well as working to get the money to support himself when needed and supply his need for equipment for traveling. Chris found friends in people much different from those he grew up around. He really left his mark on their hearts and memories, as well as their activities. For example, Ron Franz's life style changed drastically. Instead of living his whole life stuck in his house making belts, he left it and lived out in the wild in his trailor on the back of his truck.
After going into the wild of Alaska, Chris's life completely changed. He had to live off the land with no other help like fast food chains or anything. It was just him and the wild. Sadly, he made some poor choices, causing his death eventually. But his story will live on forever.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Into the Wild Google Earth Trip


Wow, Chris McCandless traveled A LOT! From Emory University to Texas, and then on to Colorado, this guy must have been in great shape. I mean who wouldn't be from all that walking and exercising in general? I know I definitely could not have done that! At least not right now anyway. I am in no way, shape, or form physically or mentally ready. I wonder what it felt like to be out there just walking and hitchhiking? It must have been pretty crazy. Like, what if he went on a ride with this person who was a serial killer or something of the sort? He could have died right then and there! I guess the thrill of it all would be a spectacular story to tell if he had made it back alive.



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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

US State I Want to Visit


I would like to visit would be Colorado's Conundrum Hot Springs. I have always wanted to visit a place where there are hot springs, since I have never been in one before. It is ranked as the best hot springs location in the USA. That is pretty awesome. If they are really number one, then it must be an amazing experience, which is what I am looking for.
Conundrum Hot Springs is located on the Aspen Colorado Hot Springs Trail, in essentially undeveloped land. What a beautiful place to stay and relax at. There are hiking trails and two beautiful hot springs that have been left undisturbed by humans. It may take a lot of saving up to do so, since air fair is so expensive right now, but in the end I bet it would be so worth it!
The hot springs are up higher in the Aspen wilderness, making it a bit cooler there. But the two hot springs are 95 and 80 degrees, making the climate just right to relax in. I would love to visit the Conundrum Hot Springs one day!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Biography: John Krakauer


John Krakauer was born in 1954 in Corvallis, Oregon. He loved/loves to mountain climb too. In fact, at the age of eight, John went on his first mountain climbing trek with his father. In 1976, he graduated from Hampshire College. Then, in 1977, he attempted to climb the Devil's Thumb in a manner in which nobody had ever gone before. After numerous set backs, he gave up after three weeks. He has written four books, all nonfiction, about either his adventures, or one of a man who gave up everything and went to live in the wild of Alaska. His most recent has been Under the Banner of Heaven, which was about two rather brutal murders and the steadfast radical faith of the murderers. Seems like John Krakauer has done a lot in his lifetime so far.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Intro to Into the Wild

Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer, is a true story about a young man named Christopher McCandless taking the trip of his life. Christopher decided to give away all of his possessions and go into the wild. After a while, McCandless died of starvation. There were theories as to how he died, like eating a poisonous fungi root from a potato, as well as from a mold that messes up one's digestive system. However, Christopher survived about 112 days out in the wild of Alaska. That is pretty amazing for someone who only had a .22 caliber rifle, several rifle rounds, some reading material, and a camera when he was found.
Into the Wild was turned into a major motion picture in 2007. The movie was directed by Sean Penn. Many people have commented saying that it was very good, but in some ways different from the book. Hope you enjoy!