What a strange little town. I like the way you describe it from a perspective of functionality and sustainability. I find it a little unusual that it exists in isolation there. It brings to mind my recent impression of Niagara Falls ON. that we used to visit as a kid, and later as a mini holiday.
I used to see the glamor and glitz as a nice place to escape to, but now it comes across as a decadent and wasteful money trap. I'm fascinated by the morbid undertones just blocks away from the beautiful falls and parks, where signs of poverty and hopelessness can be found. Like Marfa, it's become an artificial town propped up by tourism and hype disconnected from reality.
What a strange little town. I like the way you describe it from a perspective of functionality and sustainability. I find it a little unusual that it exists in isolation there. It brings to mind my recent impression of Niagara Falls ON. that we used to visit as a kid, and later as a mini holiday.
I used to see the glamor and glitz as a nice place to escape to, but now it comes across as a decadent and wasteful money trap. I'm fascinated by the morbid undertones just blocks away from the beautiful falls and parks, where signs of poverty and hopelessness can be found. Like Marfa, it's become an artificial town propped up by tourism and hype disconnected from reality.
Afterwards they can rename the place Barfa.
😆