This record of my walk across the United States contains almost 1500 entries. For a brief overview of the trip, check out the abridged version of my blog.

Day 147

Harpoon House

August 20th, 2010


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This Gloom on My Soul

August 20th, 2010



Another beautiful tune. For more info, check out their website.

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The High Reel

August 20th, 2010



Betsy and Mark put on a private concert for me. I can't upload videos longer than 40 seconds or so, but here's a snippet of one song.

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Scotty welcomes Matt

August 20th, 2010


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A night in the city

August 20th, 2010



I spent last night with these guys, eating, talking, listening (to what, you will soon find out), and walking (we took a post-dinner stroll around nearby Lone Fir Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Portland).

From left to right: Betsy, Scotty, Mark

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The ultimate sacrifice

August 20th, 2010



When I passed by the restaurant where he was sitting yesterday evening, Rich left behind a cold beer just to come walk with me for a while.

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Is this like a cattle brand?

August 20th, 2010


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Ghost Bike

August 20th, 2010



More info

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At the top of Mt. Tabor

August 19th, 2010



The view of the Portland skyline is stunning. Unfortunately, phone cameras aren't good at capturing stunning views when the sun is shining directly into them, hence the white blob off in the distance.

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Farther up Mt. Tabor

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On the way up Mt. Tabor

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Churchboat for sale!

August 19th, 2010


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I love the emphasis on VHS!

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