As Matthew completed the book over the weekend, we first reviewed his study guide answers to some of the final chapters. We specifically discussed why the author visited the site (the bus) of Chris' death and how the author managed to reach the location. This led to a discussion on the author's use of a map and a cable car to cross the raging river that apparently blocked Chris' return to civilization. We exchanged ideas as to whether, if Chris had found the cable car, he would have actually used it to return. On one hand, we argued that it was a matter of survival . Matthew ,however, perceptively noted that Chris would likely have viewed the use of the cable car as a betrayal of his entire journey which was premised on total self reliance and living off the land without any technological assistance. . We further examined the haunting everyday objects the author found when he came upon the abandoned bus and focused on why these everyday objects lent an air of tragedy and reality to Chris' death. HW- complete all study guide questions including a response to the epilogue wherein Chris' parents address their son's death.