About Chris
Where did Chris grow up?
Virginia
What state is Chris most excited to go to?
Alaska
How much money did Chris donate to charity?
$24,000
poverty
to be poor, to not have enough, to struggle financially
What sea animal has 3 hearts?
Octopus!
Name ONE of the authors or philosophers that Chris loves
Henry Thoreau, Leo Tolstoy, Jack London
Slab City/"The Slabs"
What happened to Chris's car?
It got destroyed in a desert thunderstorm
luxury
things that are nice, fancy, comfortable but not necessary
In one lifetime, how many years do we spend SLEEPING?
25!
Why does Chris have a bad relationship with his family?
They put a lot of pressure on him to live a normal life (car, job, money, house, etc)
Where did Chris start his journey?
(Where did Chris go to College?)
Atlanta, Georgia
Where did Chris work while he lived in Bullhead, AZ?
McDonalds
things that describe someone's personality/the way they behave
What percent of a human body is made of water?
60%!
Why does Chris like spending time in the desert?
It gives him a lot of time and space to think deeply
Where was the first place Chris went on his journey?
Lake Mead, Arizona
Will accept: a lake in Arizona
What happened when Chris jumped to border from Mexico into the US?
He went to jail for a night
impulsive
doing something without thinking about the consequences
How many countries are there in the world?
195
Why did Chris give away all his money?
He wanted to learn if he could find greater freedom and happiness without money and nice things
In what state did Chris work for his friend Wayne Westerberg?
Montana (Cut Bank)
What happened when Chris was on the Gulf of California?
He almost died in a coastal storm
oppressive
How fast can a cheetah run?
Up to 75mph