Victorian Bush Fire Diary: February 18th – DAY TWELVE
In this fire diary: The roads are finally open and I take a drive through charred landscapes to visit some friends in Melbourne.
Victoria Bush Fire Diary: February 17th – DAY ELEVEN
On the 11th day of my Victoria bush fire diary, I start to wonder how long this will last. We are all feeling the effects of fatigue.
Victoria Bush Fire Diary: February 16th – DAY TEN
We’re still on high alert, but 10 days in, the Victoria bush fire is becoming a norm of sorts. Also a great news story involving goldfish.
Australian Bush Fire Diary: February 15th – DAY NINE
In day 9 of my Australian Bush Fire Diary, I check in on the home I’ve been evacuated from. But it’s still not safe to stay there.
Australian Bushfire Diary: February 14th – DAY EIGHT
We are over a week into the epic Australian bushfire of 2009, and things are unfortunately getting political at the relief warehouse. Also, a dramatic juxtaposition of photos.
Victorian Bushfires Diary: February 13th – DAY SEVEN
On Day 7 of the victorian bushfires, on february 13th, the warehouse we started is filling up with donations from around Australia.
Victorian BushFire Diary: February 12th – DAY SIX
On Day 6 of the Victorian Bushfire of 2009, I stay up all night writing an article for the Toronto Star on a tight deadline, and I’m a mess.
Victorian Bush Fires Diary: February 11th – DAY FIVE
On day five of the 2009 victorian bush fires diary, the warehouse is filling up with donations for fire survivors. It’s heart-warming.
Victorian Bush Fires: February 10th – DAY FOUR
We’re trying to spread some love to the traumatized survivors of the Victorian bush fires. This is Day 4 of my history-making diary.
Australian Bush Fire Diary: February 9th – DAY THREE
On day 3 of the Australian bush fire diary, I find myself face to face with the Prime Minister of Australia! I also sleep on a pub floor.
Victorian Bush Fire Diary: February 8th – DAY TWO
Victorian Bush Fire Diary: Sunday, February 10 th, 2009. Day 2 of a month-long chronicle of living amid the fires whilst evacuated.
Victorian Bush Fire Diary: February 7th – DAY ONE
On Feb 7th 2009, Australia saw it’s worst natural disaster. I was in the middle of it. Read on for the historic Victorian Bush Fire Diary.
The 100 Year Heat Wave
I got what I asked for, in spades. Heat, heat, and even more…heat. Not just heat; I got the 100 year heat wave. This post was originally published in 2009. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. Typically the Legendary Hot Days of more than 40 … Read More
If you Aren’t on the Move, Are you Still a Traveler?
A question asked of me recently by a reader, and possibly especially pertinent now that we are looking at staying in Australia after a year here already, may be: “Are you still a traveler if you’re not actually…traveling?” You may wonder how I can satisfy the title of The Professional … Read More