McCandless Diary A Descent Into Crypticism
On July 8, a beleaguered Chris McCandless trudged back to his wilderness retreat, his vitality waning as his exertions outpaced his nourishment. His diary entries dwindled, echoing a somber tone. Day 107 bore his final words, a simple yet poignant “Beautiful Blueberries.
Silence then reigned, marked only by silent slashes, until day 132 when hunters stumbled upon the bus, mistaking a tragic end for mere refuse. Inside, they discovered the intrepid wanderer had met his solitary demise..