Day 131
Morning has broken
August 4th, 2010
I'm walking across America.
That's the idea, at least. I'm walking westward from New York City for nine months or so. If everything goes according to plan, I'll be in Oregon when the clock runs out. If nothing goes according to plan, maybe I'll end up in Peru or Mongolia or Pennsylvania. You can read all about the details of my trip if you're so inclined.
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Here's my progress so far:
Oh Matt – this is very pretty!
Loving the sun reflection (as well as the other reflections). Take care Matt – Enjoy your day!
Tomorrow you wake up in another state.
Jeff, from the map Matt has about 29 miles on the Coeur d’Alene trail to Plummer. I don’t think he will be here in Washington tonight:(
Candice,
If I were to vote, I would have to say this is the prettiest picture of the entire journey so far. I love reflection photos and this one is truly beautiful.
Stephen , I was thinking those exact thoughts… it’s the best so far in my book… I love it!
I’m wondering, can Matt swim? Just looking at what’s ahead today… ;)
Lovely shot, Matt!
Hard to believe sometimes these landscapes exist here in the US.
Right ON!!! you made it throw the Dead Zone its all down hill from there MAN you walk fast..
Can’t wait to see you Matthew and talk about your epic journey!
Love,
Uncle Bill
Uncle Bill – I think Tar Heel Traveler or somebody needs to do a 1/2 hour show on this trip. I’m so glad you mentioned in your blog. I have thoroughly enjoyed this journey.
I {heart} Bill Leslie! He seems like the kind of uncle you can’t wait to see at a family reunion!
I miss my old local news people. They feel like family after years of watching them!
This is beautiful!!!! Be safe and have a good day!
I love the little sapling at the water’s edge. And we can see how big and tall it will become, god willing. So very beautiful!!
Did anyone else get that this is a song title?? I’m dating myself here, but that is a Cat Stevens song from the 70’s.
You got it right katzien in austin, I love that song, and also that little sapling at the water’s edge.
Have a great day walking, Matt!
so we are all about 40+ or what. Cat Steven’s yes…that was in my day too.
Me too…….count me in that club.
Some of us younger folk are fans too…seems a lot of young men from your generation liked Cat enough to lip sync on some popular pre-MTV talent shows and create new listeners. Wild World, Moonshadow, Peace Train…good stuff.
Morning has Broken would be good background music to a montage of these photos from your AM starts.
Walk on.
Same for me, though I’m a tad older than you, Jeff. As soon as I saw the title, the song was playing in my head. Now, I’ll never get it off my mind! Hee hee.
Another stunning photo.
Yes Cat Stevens. If you are my age you remember him well. So why has no one got the youtube song? Oh and this is from 1973; the year I graduated from college!
MEOW CAT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=1TWd3skb-Rw&feature=related
Matt caught the sun, rocks, clouds, sky and trees in the photo through the still water!
AND STILL WATER RUNS DEEP – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-ToR5YyBdQ
Karen too….It has been good to get to know you. Perhaps we will meet at the west 4th street saloon..perhaps not….but no matter…We can both say been there / done that….thank god for umbrella’s.
“Morning Has Broken” is a popular and well-known Christian hymn first published in 1931.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Has_Broken
Tom from Montana…do you happen to be related to Bob from Eagle Idaho? David was just wondering after reading your post. If so…what a very small world this is….if not….have a great day!
It’s an old religious song written sometime around 1930. It can be found in some hymnals. I have it by Neil Diamond on a CD of his that I listen to in the car. I think Cat Stevens was the first to record it for a record but a lot of others have recorded it since then, as well. Beautiful song.
MEOW
Wrong page try again CAT – http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=1TWd3skb-Rw&feature=related
MEOW MEOW
Try it at a different place -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0TInLOJuUM
THE SONG WAS IN MY DAY ALSO, WE ALL MUST BE AROUND SAME AGE THAT ARE FOLLOWING MATT. HE IS NOT LETTING ANY GRASS GROW UNDER HIS FEET.
I’m in the 40-ish club too….but don’t remember that song, or hymn. No matter what…it’s a gorgeous morning!!!!
Happy Walking today Matt!
Further research will reveal that “Morning Has Broken” was a poem written by Eleanor Farjeon in 1931 to an old Gaelic tune associated with the Scottish village Bunessan and it became a popular children’s hymn.
40’s too! Guess alot of us older folk wish we could get out and do what Matt is doing. Oh the vicariousness of it all!!!!!!!!!!
Even us OLDER than “older folk” folks – like me – 50’s – thank goodness for the internet and vicarious living! :)
I’m with you Candice we are part of The Hobo Nation in the OLDER than “older folks” 50’s and wishing we could do what are leader is doing! Thank you Matt for letting us enjoy this journey with you.
I’m right there with you, Candice! Still following Matt’s journey, just haven’t posted in a while. Go Matt!
YES
And some us us are 60 and above but not complaining. Love this journey and enjoying reading, meeting and talking to everyone across our great HOBO WORLD!
55 on my next b’day and I walk or ride a bicycle everywhere I go. Sold my car back when gas Hit $4.00+
way to go marshall. way to go.
Hey Marshall, I wanna shake your hand for doing your part in saving the planet. So will you be crooning Sammy Hagar “I can’t drive 55” or do the “55 and still alive” dance on your next birthday?
You know it man, 55 and still rock’n !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TWd3skb-Rw
Morning has broken, like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for the springing fresh from the word
Sweet the rain’s new fall, sunlit from heaven
Like the first dewfall, on the first grass
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where his feet pass
Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning
Born of the one light, Eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God’s recreation of the new day.
Ahhhh….Thanks for sharing – I’m home at last and NOT blocked from You Tube! :)
Can Matt Swim… …Of course, he started off with a swim in the Atlantic Ocean in Rockaway Beach NY
i have to say, when I read of your travels in the NY Post or Daily News (can’t remeber which) I thought you were absolutely crazy. Then I came here and saw your blog and the photos are magnificaent. As a New Yorker, I can’t beleive there are still honestly generous people still left in this world. I admire your tenacity! Keep up the good walk!!!!
Very cool picture Matt!
Peace, from Michelle in Providence
Being as Old and decrepit as I am…I remember it too…great song…Cat…now Yusuf Islam…don’t know if he still sings a Christian song…but probably…music transcends most barriers…it is beautiful…and he did it very well…Matt, it fits the picture perfectly…
In the reflections, Cant decide whether it is your cloud pics or your reflection pics or your reflection of the cloud pics I Love the best!!!! thanx again and again
Hi Matt
Following your journey from New Zealand –
Thanks for sharing your journey with us – epic
David
David…welcome to Hobo Planet. We (see all names above and throughout the 132 days) welcome you too.
David, I envy you. If I could choose anywhere else in the world to live it would be New Zealand. Welcome from a wannabe Kiwi. Maybe you could do a walk across your country and share it with us.
Beautiful! You have a wonderful eye and your pictures are so good. I can hardly believe you take all of them with a camera phone. Thanks for sharing your adventure with all of us! Stay safe….