Today I learned another lesson mentioned by Burning Man veterans, the hard way. Physically, the body requires some time to recover from the festival. Some people are shocked I planned any driving this soon afterward. While a day in Reno is enough for a mental recharge, I needed more physically. If that’s not enough, I’ve had no rain for over a month straight, which means I haven’t had the top up for any drives. The wind, dry air, and residue of Burning Man finally hit me hard. Today, I spent nearly all my time in bed. I found this surprising, although I shouldn’t have (see ). I have to hope things become less overwhelming in the future, or I will need to cut down the amount I do each day simply to survive. At least I
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