Personal Narrative: My Journey To Arizona

Hello Carine, Its Chris here. I wanted to start this of by saying that my journey has been great so far, I have met so many people. I met a nice couple named Jan Burres and Bob Burres I hitched a ride from them in August. I then left and went my own way, I got a job and then kayaked into Mexico. I got stopped by immigration and was allowed back into America the next day. I arrived in Bullhead City, Arizona in May and that’s where I got another job and I sent a postcard to Jan. Jan and Bob tried to meet me at Arizona but I intercepted them on their way to me. In December we headed to a place called the Slabs, a huge dilapidated navy air base that is a hub for tramps vagabonds and other dregs of society. The Slabs serve as a home/flea market for hundreds …show more content…
I helped with Jan's stand, which mostly sold books. I talked constantly about making my "Great Alaskan Odyssey". I got tired of sitting around, so I made one last stop in Carthage, before heading off to Alaska. On my way to Carthage and then Alaska I set up a camp outside of Salton City, California in January. One day, when hitch-hiking into town for supplies, I was picked up by Ronald Franz, an eighty year old man. Strangely enough we instantly bonded, it caused a slight delay on my trip. Franz, having no relatives of his own, treated me like a grandson. He taught me some craftsmanship techniques, and I was able to fashion an elaborate belt. I then left Franz and