Comments on: The Dark Side of Burning Man

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:42:21 +0000

In reply to Abby Edwards. Hey Abby! Check out my FAQ page, it has all kinds of info on what I do and how I stay on the road :) Your trip sounds awesome!

By: Abby Edwards

Abby Edwards — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 05:52:51 +0000

What do you do off work it sounds like you have an amazing job I just hitch hiked across the county starting in NC to Colorado springs, then hiked the grand canyon it was an amazing experience we also went to the red wood forest and then ended back in Colorado. Please tell me more on what you do I would like a job traveling and want to here everyone experience . It sounds like your really living life it’s awesome

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 02:30:13 +0000

In reply to Kyle.

Hey Kyle, thanks for sharing — it’s always great to hear about others’ experiences. I’m still hoping to attend in 2015 but have no idea what my camping situation will be like. It will be interesting to try something new, and be able to reflect and compare it to this first one. Good luck with your new camp!

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:42:04 +0000

Hey Alex,
Nice reflections here. It’s definitely a tricky place to navigate the connection/disconnection with friends and strangers. It can be really challenging to feel like the outsider in a group of closer friends. I always wonder if I do that with my friends, accidentally leaving people out.

I’ve been 2 years. The first was by myself but with a big camp of people (110). We ended up breaking off into separate groups and I met a lot of friends who I’m still very close with. The next year, I went with friends and cobbled together new camp from the first year. It ended up being a bit of an off year. Didn’t click with the camp, fought with my friend’s wife (my friend), hung out with my ex, which was alright. Anyway, yeah, clicking and feeling the love of your camp can make a huge difference.

I’m pretty sure I’ll be back next year, going to do a small cafe camp with 15 people tops. Going for a mix of people who know how to be open and friendly and hopefully cohesive. We shall see.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:19:11 +0000

In reply to Jonathan Look, Jr.. Awesome! Maybe I'll see you there then :)

By: Jonathan Look, Jr.

Jonathan Look, Jr. — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 03:45:39 +0000

Going to try for 2015 as well. Looks like an amazing event. I have heard so much about it and it looks like I might actually be in the country this time!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 12:39:21 +0000

In reply to Jason Ernst. Would love to do that someday :) Definitely looking to get more involved in 2015!

By: Jason Ernst

Jason Ernst — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 06:32:51 +0000

Excellent post! You should definitely start a travel-themed camp with social mixers where traveling burners from all over the world can mingle at the beginning of the week.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 12:55:07 +0000

In reply to Lifesastitch. I'll have to check that out some time, especially as I prepare for returning to the Playa in 2015! Happy burning!

By: Lifesastitch

Lifesastitch — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 01:46:41 +0000

I am the subject of the movie, Taking My Parents to Burning Man. I can’t believe how much of what you said is consistent with the message in our movie. At least my opinions. Hope you get to see it sometime. I’ve posted about the movie on my knitting blog and you can check out the Facebook page.