Arcosanti

It slowly rises into view, emerging from the shimmering heat of the desert floor. A hulking mass of glass and concrete. The crumbling remains of a city in the far future of some vaguely familiar planet. As you approach you are greeted with the warm scent of sage and the sonorous sound of bells. Inside the temperature cools considerably and you detect the presence of water in the smell of the damp concrete walls. This place is special, you can feel it. Arcosanti struck a familiar chord with me. It reminded me of a fantasy land envisioned in childhood. I can't wait to further explore it's wealth and mysteries!