Lake Satoshi was my first trip away from my baby. My husband says I was having so much fun that I forgot about the baby. 🤨😁

The preparation for Lake Satoshi started early, procuring a tent, gathering food, cigars, and making tie dye t-shirts for the circular economy. Each shirt was crafted with care! To my surprise, during the washing of the shirts I discovered a hot water tank leak!

Friday August 1st After a pleasant drive we arrived at Lake Satoshi, phones loaded with the newest app, bitchat (bitch-at)! The check-in table was unmanned and when we asked the man passing by (this ended up being the land steward) how to proceed, he ushered us in, and told us to check back later. The orderly disorder I have encountered with many bitcoiners was now set on this larger scale. Lawlessness lol. 🤠

We began exploring the multiple camping areas, determined to select the best spot. After selecting a spot, changing our minds, and then re-settling, it was time to relax on the beach. An intimate talk by prominent personalities from El Salvador Bitcoin Beach was a highlight in addition to chatting with plebs who had come from Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and even Europe!

Saturday August 2nd I woke up to a pleasant sunrise, veiled in smoke from the Canadian forest fires. Poor air quality could not ruin the vibes! We promptly started on coffee before heading to morning yoga with friends. 🧘

Next on the agenda was lighting up some 🍃 before heading to the main event stage and marketplace/circular economy.

I spent the majority of the day at the circular economy. In my opinion, it is the most important place to be. If we do not use bitcoin, then what is it? Satoshi’s Sip Coffee, Stackchain Magazine, bike and knife craftsmen, and Daylight Computer were a few of the other vendors. Surprisingly the shirts did not sell themselves - we provided education, sarcasm, and offered a special giveaway with a purchase (we are taking orders for next year!). Before lunch I needed to pump and thus returned to camp. Instead of walking back to the event stage, we decided to swim across the lake. We packed a waterproof bag and made the channel crossing! I saw no one else arrive at the venue this way.

A freshly cooked meal was graciously provided for lunch. The Lake Satoshi hosts curated a safe and respectful environment. They were grateful for everyone that showed up and we were grateful for such a wonderful event. Once our t-shirts sold out, we returned to the beach at last! Obtaining sats is hard work!

The rest of the day went by in a blur. The good kind, the kind that stretches time, on a sunny enjoyable day you wish not to end. We swam, rode a side by side, played in bitchat and made communal dinner at our campsite. The aura of Lake Satoshi was such that you felt you could meet anyone (celeb sightings!?!). As we settled in for the evening, we built a roaring fire and listened to a lecture on the occult esoteric sciences.

Sunday August 3rd The last day of lake satoshi was as enjoyable as the first. Ashy sunrise, and a walk on the beach to a cozy bonfire. You’ll never know who you'll meet around the fire! A famous podcaster or a likeminded bitcoiner down the same rabbit hole as yourself. 🐇

Under the beach pavilion I spotted a lovely raffle basket with a Bitaxe, engraved Zippo lighter, t-shirt, Barnminer jerky, btc stampers and more. There were only 2 bids! I love a good sale and this was a great prize. Thinking fast I outbid the last person “Natan” and left a mode of contact.

We enjoyed the afternoon jumping off the diving board and chatting with friends. After a dutiful search for Natan to ensure he was gone, I was the winner of the basket! Sats well spent on uplifting a developing world circular economy.

We did not come for the conference style talks on the event stage, we came and we stayed for the chats by the fire and the families playing on the beach. Lake Satoshi is a gem, it is anarchy in action. Pick up trash, don't smoke next to children, and drive slowly. It is amazing what can be accomplished with common sense and common goals.

Hope to be back next year!