Life on the Playa....

Life on the playa can be harsh at times. The extreme weather conditions can range from heat of over 100 degrees to thunder/rain storms to dust storms that can last for hours and leave you in a total white out! You must be self reliant and drink plenty of water and make sure that you eat healthy to help you survive in this sometimes harsh environment. Other times, the weather is very pleasant and the evenings cool and inviting.

There is ALWAYS something to do.... literally 24/7! You can get a massage, do yoga, dance, have a coffee, join the multiple parades, enjoy food and music and live entertainment, meditate, any thing you can dream of is probably happening somewhere on the playa.... all you have to do it look for it or ask about it....

The main attraction to Burning Man for me is the total freedom and love that you feel when amongst the 47,000 (last years count) people. Everyone is friendly, kind, giving and totally into having a great experience. Honestly, the entire experience is somewhat surreal. And re-entry back into "civilization" can really be a bitch!

Here are some pictures that I put together to show you what life on the playa can be like......I hope you enjoy them!

Our camp last year....

Mother Nature blessed us with a
double rainbow that stretched
across the entire playa

Dust storm heading into Black Rock City
this one lasted about 2 hours plus

Total white out can happen during the
dust storms

An aerial view of the EXODUS
At times it can take up to 4 hours
just to leave the playa

Last year the man was set on fire
by arsons. They had to completely rebuild the
man to be properly set on fire at the end of the week.

A great shot of the Esplanade as the sun goes down
and the lights come on!

Step back in time and head for the roller disco!

One of the many fire shows that go on during the week

This is the crowd gathering around the
art installation:
Crude Awakening
There is another pic later on that shows the
incredible explosion!

One of many theme camps around the playa.

Domes and teepees....
anything that can provide shelter is used

And decorated!

Here is the explosion from the art installation
Crude Awakening....
The "people" you see in the pic are
actually part of the art. They are metal people that stand over 30 ft tall.

A view of the Martini glass over looking
Black Rock City

Theme camps are everywhere...
come on by, have a drink, dance or just hang out

Bikes are a MUST on the playa
from one end to the other is over 5 miles...

Dance... .dance..... dance....

Sunrise ceremony at the temple

Another pic of the rainbow...

YES!
There are even pirates on the playa

Aerial view of Black Rock City
Population: 47,000 +
2007

The Temple of Forgiveness
as it burns

A closer look at the "roads" of the city

Miniature Golf anyone?

LOVE to watch the fire dancers

Wouldnt it be nice to have a Hug Deli
down the street from your house?
Get your hug with a side of back scratch!
and its FREE!!!!!!!

The skies are even filled with
some sort of art as the gliders
fly into the city....

The start of the rainbow
over the Lotus flower

And interesting view of the camping

One of my faire friends, Damon
He is always a hit anywhere he goes!

One of the metal people from the Crude Awakening
Yes, it was HUGE sparks of electricity
It was amazing!

More fire dancing

Night time on the playa
Palm Tree bike parking

This is a MILD case of playa dust after a
dust storm

ONLY 6 MORE DAYS UNTIL I LEAVE!!!!!!! TIME IS RUNNING OUT AND THERE IS STILL SOOOO MUCH TO DO........

Have a great week everyone!!!!

Hugs
Minxie