Captain's [b]Log

Signs of bus fever seem imminent. After leaving the streets of Olympia, plagued by street vermin of the most ill repute, we traveled east for two days through a steady grey – mostly mist and fog augmented by the occasional downpour. 

Bus Fever in its early stages

We’re down to four crew members. Those who have departed now rest in a sweeter sphere of reality; one not plagued with unrest and laden with incessant movement. Hereby follows a brief memoriam to those who have departed.

 

27 June

 Ben and Taryn: Their eternal pledge of love hastened fates uncaring claim. With them we lost the most trustworthy outdoor expertise. They are deeply missed.

29 June

Jess: She held on for two extra days, wandering the streets of San Francisco in undulated bliss. Her nicknames and high spirits will last forever.

 

1 July

Corina: Trinkets and knick-knacks still linger on board, reminding us daily of her former presence. Her wide assortment of interesting hats is sorely missed. May the bison bolo linger in our minds for all time.

 

6 July

Jared: His moustache gleamed creepily in the firelight, but after hundreds of jokes this was forgotten; we beamed with the laughter of a thousand suns. His food-stained shirts bear the remnants of good times. He will not be forgotten.

 

7 July

Becca: Her daily attention to the coffee pot kept us sane and gave those who departed hope for the day. Her sumo kicks remain legend. May she always live in our hearts.

 

11 July

Katelynn: She lasted longer than any of those who have departed. The cross around her neck gave her strength to bear our backslidden ways. Her unflinching devotion to kindness serves as an example for us all.

11 July

Laura: Her stay was too short-lived, but her company will subsist in the art of her hands. She never seemed bus-worn or travel-weary. Her loss is a costly one.

Due to heavy rains in Glacier National park, we made camp in the Missoula Wal-Mart parking lot for two days. Wandering the town streets in an undirected stupor, we hope for reprieve and sunshine in the upcoming days.