The moon, earth, and mars visited Burning Man 2023. They were located along the Esplanade, Burning Man’s main street, which separates Black Rock City from the Playa.Here’s a close up of the moon. I couldn’t find out who brought the large, inflatable planets to Burning Man, but they were impressive. I thought it would be fun to render the moon in black and white. BTW, while we were at Burning Man, we had a blue moon, which happens once in 33 months, thus the term, ‘once in a blue moon.’ It was also a supermoon, which occurs when the moon is closest to us in its journey around the earth. Unfortunately, the same clouds that brought the rains hid the moon.Mars, Red Planet.The earth as astronauts see it featuring South America, Central America and a portion of the United States.The earth featuring Africa.I’m including this close up of the southern part of Africa because it covers where Peggy and I will be in a couple of weeks. Our journey will take us to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Highlights will include Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, and Cape Town. In addition to vehicle trips into the national parks, we will explore the Chobe River and Lake Kariba by boat. This will be our second trip to Africa this year, with the first being our journey to Egypt and up the Nile River. Most of you are aware that I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia West Africa from 1965-67 and while I was there I flew to East Africa and did a 1500 mile tour of National Parks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in a VW bug. I’m looking forward to ‘going on safari’ again!
Thank you for sharing these amazing planets Curt. I feel like I was there. Wait, it cancelled.. how did you get out.. Yikes.. I’ve heard horror stories. Have the best time in Africa and I await your tales and photos💓
Our F-150 in 4-wheel drive took us and the trailer out a day before the large crowd left< Cindy. Our journey fro, Black Rock City to the paved highway took 30 minutes as opposed to the 8-12 hours it took the day after. 🙂
I love the planets, and I’m wowed by your upcoming trip! I’ve been to a number of African nations, but not two of the ones you will see this time (Botswana and Zimbabwe). I’ve heard great things abut both – enjoy!
Thanks, Lexi. Other than the Nile, which we did this spring, my last time in Africa was as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the 60s. A while ago. Grin. But one of the things I did then was rent a VW bug and take a month to drive through the big game/national parks of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. I am ever so excited to get back.
Great shots, Curt. I would enjoy being up close like that. I am so glad you two got to experience so much of Burning Man before The Great Rain. Naturally, I’m dying to see your photos from Africa.
We were glad as well! But still, only having three days to explore the art as opposed to the six days were we planning was frustrating. We maybe saw half of the art. Our Africa adventure starts tomorrow. Excited!
Spheres of influence… Always enjoy your humor, Dave. And, Africa was absolutely incredible. You would have a blast there with your camera. We certainly did.
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Safe travels in Africa! We are looking at a similar trip. Great pictures at Burning Man!
Thanks, Steve. And no surprise that you and Carol are planning a similar trip to Africa. 🙂 We will be there tomorrow!
The planets look amazing. Lucky you to be going to Africa. My heart belongs to Africa.
Lots to explore on this planet Peggy. And I share your love of Africa. Tomorrow!
Thank you for sharing these amazing planets Curt. I feel like I was there. Wait, it cancelled.. how did you get out.. Yikes.. I’ve heard horror stories. Have the best time in Africa and I await your tales and photos💓
Our F-150 in 4-wheel drive took us and the trailer out a day before the large crowd left< Cindy. Our journey fro, Black Rock City to the paved highway took 30 minutes as opposed to the 8-12 hours it took the day after. 🙂
I love the planets, and I’m wowed by your upcoming trip! I’ve been to a number of African nations, but not two of the ones you will see this time (Botswana and Zimbabwe). I’ve heard great things abut both – enjoy!
Thanks, Lexi. Other than the Nile, which we did this spring, my last time in Africa was as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the 60s. A while ago. Grin. But one of the things I did then was rent a VW bug and take a month to drive through the big game/national parks of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. I am ever so excited to get back.
Great shots, Curt. I would enjoy being up close like that. I am so glad you two got to experience so much of Burning Man before The Great Rain. Naturally, I’m dying to see your photos from Africa.
We were glad as well! But still, only having three days to explore the art as opposed to the six days were we planning was frustrating. We maybe saw half of the art. Our Africa adventure starts tomorrow. Excited!
Those are quite the spheres of influence. That Africa trip sounds amazing. I look forward to your stories/pictures…
Spheres of influence… Always enjoy your humor, Dave. And, Africa was absolutely incredible. You would have a blast there with your camera. We certainly did.