That's right kids, soon will the grand manifesto of freedom who will brings us together at the Grand Event of all summer festivals, Burning Man; the world's largest chemically enhanced self-expression festival, also known as "The Burn" by the attending pungent throngs, called “Burners”.
The truth is, it sounded like it was awesome and interesting 20 years ago. These days it might be a bit more like David Bowie playing in a casino show. However it's something we've all been meaning to do. its like the father-son, between friends or man & woman bonding adventure. You know like the big fishing excursion, the road trip down Route 66, climbing Himalaya…
Yes I need to go and see the art and discover what draws 60,000 people enjoying one of the least hospitable places on Earth. How Burners can set up camp and take off their clothes, things can get truly interesting at The Burn.
Help! I didn't get a ticket! I can always sneak in! I wouldn't be the first, and I probably won’t be the last. They make it difficult to do this, they come into your vehicle and search it, but they can’t search every inch of every RV and trailer. If I was thinking about jumping the fence, I need to be aware that there are all kinds of Land Management Rangers with all kinds of high-tech night-vision and other equipment. And one thing they are definitely looking for is skydivers.
Bill on his way to The Burn, from the desert outside Palm Springs, only 613 mil or 986 km.