The first day out in the playa.... a paraglider hangs around, checking everything out. Early in the morning, the temperature was already climbing up into the upper 80's.

The "Man", already standing, was still waiting to be dressed with all the pyrotechnics. The Paraglider still soaring around, coming dangerously close to things on the ground.

Our Camp: Left to right, Craig Ubik, daughter of man in middle holding the camera, not sure who the person is thats holding the red thing. Jamal (from the Loft) behind the man in white to the right, Vladimir (from the Loft) with arms around James (Also from the Loft). Give you 3 guesses who the man in the middle is... The first two don't count. Hint! He's a famous author.