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Aug 31 – NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005

Day 30 – The day was a normal day of drinking water, visiting the port-a-potties, and exploring the city and art work. The night though was one of our best though. A soccer buddy of mine from the women’s team I played on in new york city was camping with a theme camp from Utah. Leigh was the one that gave me an idea of where we should set up camp and possibly run into each other there. The great thing was we ended up camping right next to them, it was great to see her – especially since I didn’t think we really would find each other during the festival. Their theme camp was called Beyond the Zion Curtain and they did a magnificent camp. They had four geodesic domes and a temple (going along with the theme) that surrounded with an open space with benches and a bar area. They had a huge entrance arch with lights decorating it all over and a strobe light. Tonight was their opening night of the camp, they just finished setting it up. They through a huge party which included a fire dancing performance. The camp had around 20 fire dancing members that were going to be dancing on the night of the burn also. They put on a show for us before the party started and were extremely talented and amazing in their performance, it was spectacular to watch.

Aug 30 – NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005

Day 29 – After yesterday Jason and I didn’t know if we wanted to stick around if the weather continue on like yesterday’s, but we were graced with very pleasant cool wind from the north and no dust in our eyes or nose. We quickly found our daily routine of drinking as much water as we could as we rode our bikes around and than trying to find the closest port-a-potties. I think we visited the lovely port-a-potties more than anything else on the playa. We were drinking 2 ½ gallons of water a day between the two of us and probably could have drank a bit more because my skin was still dry – though it probably was from the playa dust also.

I enjoyed a foot bathing camp were they have tubs set up with brushes to wash off the alkali from the playa dust with water and vinegar, and than some foot balm to help them not crack. After that visit I visited the place a few more times during the week  We also met some bootsnall members – Tiff, Jill, and Ben. It was great to hang out with them and talk about traveling and getting to know them more than just over the computer.

Aug 29 – NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 28 – Woke up to a still morning that was chilly accompanied by an outstanding sunrise coming over the mountains, and techno music playing in the background…I have no clue who listens to techno that early in the ... [Continue reading this entry]

Aug 28 – Black Rock City, NV

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 27 – Two lane highway on a very dark night with long segments of cars, thinking ‘are we ever going to get there?’ Finally, we arrive at 10.30pm to the dusty road of Black Rock City. ... [Continue reading this entry]

Burning Man

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Day 27 - Black Rock City / aka Burning Man - This past week was spent in the company of virgin burners and burners – and we were part of the virgin burners since it was our first ... [Continue reading this entry]

Another Note

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005
Hey Everyone -- We just stayed two nights at my Aunt and Uncle's place in Salt Lake City, had a wonderful relaxing time. We haven't had time to update the blog or pictures - but we will have ... [Continue reading this entry]

Aug 28 – NV

Sunday, August 28th, 2005
Day 27 - Today we are taking care of our last minute preparation for trip to Black Rock City. We will arrive there tonight and stay for a week. And just found out we have much further ... [Continue reading this entry]

Aug 27 – UT/NV

Sunday, August 28th, 2005
Day 26 – With the time changes we are tending to be good morning risers, usually getting up around 7.30ish but our bodies feel more like it is 8.30ish – I love it. We woke to nice cool temperature ... [Continue reading this entry]

Aug 26 – CO/UT

Sunday, August 28th, 2005
Day 25 – So, it is the second day that I have worn jeans due to the temperature outside and not the mosquitoes. Transitioning from the humid hot east and southern coast to the dry heat of Texas ... [Continue reading this entry]

Aug 25 – CO

Friday, August 26th, 2005
Day 24 – Denver, Co is a very appealing city with the Rocky Mountains in the background and so many various types of architecture. The one thing it seems to lack from our perspective is diversity in culture and ... [Continue reading this entry]