Memories of Amargosa

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Originally uploaded by FriedrichB

My last post was about the Atacama desert, which made me think about the trip that Jack and I took, five years ago, to Death Valley. The reason we went was because I had seen a documentary on KQED about the life of dancer Marta Becket, who lives in Amargosa, and I was so moved and amazed by this video, I just HAD to go there, myself. I had to see Marta Becket perform, and I had to see this desert . . . and this town of Death Valley Junction in Amargosa.

Following through on the urge to make that trip happen was one of the absolute best things I've ever done, EVER. What an experience.

I just discovered that this documentary is now (finally) available on Netflix, so I rented it and oh my god, I love it as much now as I did the first time. I want to own it and watch it whenever I need to.

If you are someone for whom creativity, art and individuality are high priorities, rent this movie!!! It will inspire you to no end.

The photo above is one I found on Flickr, of the painting that Marta Becket did on the wall of the room that Jack and I stayed in at the Amargosa Hotel. There are many more great photos of Death Valley, Death Valley Junction, Amargosa. and Marta Becket on Flickr. They make me want to go back.

Comments

[harlan lewps]

I love the photo of Amargosa, and I already know about the Atacama, but I really love the photo of Willie the Hunk. Did you find any more photos of the show?

[msmush]

It can't have been 5 years already ~ I loved that trip (vicariously) too. Now I'll rent the DVD.