The Burning Man

Once a year, in Nevada, thousands of people gather to live a life of free expression. The gathering is held at a place called the Playa. The Playa is a dried lake bed in the middle of the Nevade desert. I believe they call the place Black Lake City. The event began sometime in the 80's with about 300 people present. At last years event over 40,000 people attend. This year's Burning Man was held last week. 8/26-9/2. The creaters' virtually build a city and then allow people to come and live there for 1 week. There are no rules or obligations that the people must follow. It is like 1 big experiment to see how people act in such a situation. While researching this event that pictures are amazing. Most of the people that attend bring some art to contribute and it is one big city of creativity. Throughout the week they hold classes, such as Makeout lessons 101, cleansing of the soul, taro card reading, painting, body painting, karma sutra. All kinds of things for all kinds of people. Those who attend come from all over the world. People sleep in trailers or bring their own tents. It seems so amazing. I am considering attending next year. If anyone has been or has any input let me know! There is a bus that leaves from San Fran and takes you all the way there and back. Oh did I tell you the best thing about this festival.... IT"S FREE!!!!!!!!!!! I feel this is our generations version of Woodstock and I don't want to miss out on such and extreme oppurtunity!