All posts by Tales From the Playa

Tales From the Playa are dreams and memories of events that took place at Burning Man, as told by participants. Submit your story here.

Have You Heard Of Him?

February 7, 2014 By Tales From the Playa

After reading Trevor Hughes Playadipity story, I’m reminded of my own amazing journey and discovery… all this, from our very ...Read More

February 5, 2014 By Tales From the Playa

Some years ago (this 16x Burner can't remember when) early early morning on a moonless, dark, chilly Playa; Me and ...Read More

February 3, 2014 By Tales From the Playa

by dragnet ...Read More

February 1, 2014 By Tales From the Playa

2013 was my first burn. Those who know me well probably figured I was going because of a midlife crisis. ...Read More

January 30, 2014 By Tales From the Playa

Dedicated to Bernie I rode out to the temple to honor my dad, the big, loud, brilliant, frustrating, handsome drunk ...Read More

January 28, 2014 By Tales From the Playa

Such a warm love when the sun sets. It falls behind the mountain and the city echoes. The werewolves of ...Read More

January 26, 2014 By Tales From the Playa

A couple years ago, some camp mates and I decided to show up a week before the festival began and ...Read More

January 24, 2014 By Tales From the Playa

Wednesday afternoon, I was exhausted from dancing at the District all day. I took a nap and when I woke ...Read More

January 22, 2014 By Tales From the Playa

On Wednesday night of 2006, our crew threw a huge all-night dance celebration - some 8000 people under the huge ...Read More

January 20, 2014 By Tales From the Playa

We were camped this year with a couple friends of ours from Canada, and other friends from Cali (as we ...Read More