Traveling with the Stanfords 2025

For those of you who are not familiar with Burning Man it is a one week adventure in the Black Rock desert of Nevada.   This year was its 25th anniversary and for the first time in the event's history tickets were sold out, somewhere around 53,000.   A month before people show up the Burning Man organization and a huge contingent of volunteers go to the desert and build Black Rock City.   Like any city there are numerous departments like fire, medical, police, etc., with names such as DPW (Department of Public Works), DMV (Department of Mutant Vehicles).     People who attend Burning Man must show up with their own shelter, food, and water.   It is a hot, dry, and dusty environment and a physical and mental challenge to survive.   Burning Man is a commerce free environment- a gifting community.   The only thing you can buy is coffee and ice.   Given the environment preparation is critical. You have to force yourself to drink fluids an...

Had an epic time at Burning Man!  We've determine the event is a true survival experience combined with an art festival, we are pretty beat up, with minds full of the amazing sights we saw.  Left yesterday and stayed in a hotel last night, can't tell you how good the shower felt, and how well we slept!  The techo music plays 24 hours in Black Rock City, it was so quiet last night for a change!  We are now headed to Moab for a few nights of camping. Click here for some pictures