Into the Wild Final Project

Off the Trail

By: Amanda Spaeth

I made it.

After miles walked, hitchhiked, and canoed,

I finally reached my destination.

My legs trudged miles through the snow with little supplies and clothing.

It is time to go into the unknown.

 During my walk, I think about the adventures I had during the last two years.

I met wonderful people, visited unforgettable places, and experienced life.

After every exploration, I felt closer to finding my true self.

Houston, Detrital Wash, Carthage, Las Vegas, and Fairbanks

are some of the many places I visited.

I paddled down the rushing waters of the Colorado River that carried me into Mexico.

I was lost for a while, but I found the Gulf of California.  

 My friends, Wayne, Jan, and Ron-- you will always be close in my heart.

Yesterday I found a “magic” bus that will shield me from harsh weather and give me some shelter.

I am ready to explore more of the world because it is my time to be

one with nature.

I have now walked into the wild,

So now it is time to be my true self.

Goodbye civilization.

Hello Alaskan wilderness.