In 1968 These Coastal Shrubs Probably Completely Covered the Surrounding Land. This Probably Forced Chris and Narrator To Be On the Mowed Grass Immediately At the Pavement Edge.
[In the preceding page the Narrator tries to explain to Chris, why he is about to experience another breakdown, and that Chris may never see him again. They try to decide on someone who will take care of Chris, but even this has no solution. The Narrator continues:] “"It’s not your fault, Chris. It never has been. Please understand that." .. His gaze fails in a sudden inward flash. Then his eyes close and a strange cry comes from his mouth, a wail like the sound of something far away. He turns and stumbles on the ground then falls, doubles up and kneels and rocks back and forth, head on the ground. A faint misty wind blows in the grass around him.“(Cont.Next)
Point Cabrillo, one mi South of Caspar, CA. Mr. Pirsig sent me a printed map of this curved road. It was similar to that of MapQuest at max magnification. In his accompanying letter he stated the "X" on this map was the location of the "climax scene". My photos of this area were all taken from the approximate physical location of where the map showed the "X" (In fact, my photos together form a 360 degree panorama that will be posted on this Gallery of Photos as soon as possible). Although I have been stating that the Narrator and Chris were at the immediate pavement edge at this curve, the actual "climax scene" could have happened anywhere along this road, and any distance from it.
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![In 1968 These Coastal Shrubs Probably Completely Covered the Surrounding Land. This Probably Forced Chris and Narrator To Be On the Mowed Grass Immediately At the Pavement Edge. [In the preceding page the Narrator tries to explain to Chris, why he is about to experience another breakdown, and that Chris may never see him again. They try to decide on someone who will take care of Chris, but even this has no solution. The Narrator continues:] “"It’s not your fault, Chris. It never has been. Please understand that." .. His gaze fails in a sudden inward flash. Then his eyes close and a strange cry comes from his mouth, a wail like the sound of something far away. He turns and stumbles on the ground then falls, doubles up and kneels and rocks back and forth, head on the ground. A faint misty wind blows in the grass around him.“(Cont.Next) Point Cabrillo, one mi South of Caspar, CA. Mr. Pirsig sent me a printed map of this curved road. It was similar to that of MapQuest at max magnification. In his accompanying letter he stated the "X" on this map was the location of the "climax scene". My photos of this area were all taken from the approximate physical location of where the map showed the "X" (In fact, my photos together form a 360 degree panorama that will be posted on this Gallery of Photos as soon as possible). Although I have been stating that the Narrator and Chris were at the immediate pavement edge at this curve, the actual "climax scene" could have happened anywhere along this road, and any distance from it. ************************************ (Photo = 117-1707 + 1708sc...... ZMM Page = 368 ...... WayPt = 463x 0090ft)](http://ww2.usca.edu/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/gallery/albums/album09/117_1707_1scShrub_Road.sized.jpg "In 1968 These Coastal Shrubs Probably Completely Covered the Surrounding Land. This Probably Forced Chris and Narrator To Be On the Mowed Grass Immediately At the Pavement Edge. [In the preceding page the Narrator tries to explain to Chris, why he is about to experience another breakdown, and that Chris may never see him again. They try to decide on someone who will take care of Chris, but even this has no solution. The Narrator continues:] “\"It’s not your fault, Chris. It never has been. Please understand that.\" .. His gaze fails in a sudden inward flash. Then his eyes close and a strange cry comes from his mouth, a wail like the sound of something far away. He turns and stumbles on the ground then falls, doubles up and kneels and rocks back and forth, head on the ground. A faint misty wind blows in the grass around him.“(Cont.Next) Point Cabrillo, one mi South of Caspar, CA. Mr. Pirsig sent me a printed map of this curved road. It was similar to that of MapQuest at max magnification. In his accompanying letter he stated the \"X\" on this map was the location of the \"climax scene\". My photos of this area were all taken from the approximate physical location of where the map showed the \"X\" (In fact, my photos together form a 360 degree panorama that will be posted on this Gallery of Photos as soon as possible). Although I have been stating that the Narrator and Chris were at the immediate pavement edge at this curve, the actual \"climax scene\" could have happened anywhere along this road, and any distance from it. ************************************ (Photo = 117-1707 + 1708sc...... ZMM Page = 368 ...... WayPt = 463x 0090ft)")