I am rather late posting tonight after a very long hot day.
As there only four more sleeps until Christmas Day I thought I had better start posting photos that look rather Christmassy.
Unlike everyone in the northern hemisphere, our Christmases are rather hot as we are in the middle of a very fiery, smoky summer here in Australia.
Difficult to get into the Christmas spirit when there are so many people struggling to fight fires at the moment.
There doesn't seem to be any end to the bushfires raging across our country either and the latest news is that over 2.7 million hectares of land has been burnt so far this season in New South Wales alone. Apparently that is the size of Wales in the UK.
Every State and Territory in Australia is affected by fires at the moment and we have to feel for the firefighters who are fighting the blazes along with the people who have already lost property during this season.
Thanks so much to the overwhelming comments and favs for yesterday's photo. A bit late now to reply to you all but I will check in tomorrow.
Just off for another shower this evening to try and cool down. Cooler weather forecast for tomorrow here apparently, but we desperately need some rain.
My cousin's been in touch - she's in Sydney - blanket of smoke around them in the city unusually. Really hope for you all that you get rain soon and the temperature drops. Not fun at all right now. Beautiful blue cooling image
Looks like we have similar tastes Babs. My tree is blue and silver too. We've had a few fires but nothing like what's happening on the east coast. It's been a horror start to Summer.
Great shot of your beautiful decorations, love the blue and silver. So hoping that the heat and fires will not continue too much longer and offer some relief soon.
So beautiful Babs -I think the silver and blue suits well in your climate while here in the UK I think the red and gold is more cosy . So here's wishing you a little cooler days and the demise of all the fires and loss of life in your country !
Big coverage on our news stations here about your fires in Australia Babs... I can’t imagine the terrifying situation that is engulfing your country. You can smell it so even if not a danger to you it must always be on your mind. Those brave firemen....two volunteers lost their lives....I can relate to that as grandson & granddaughters fiancé both volunteer firemen in NZ. Praying for rain....you need a lot!! Lovely tree beautifully decorated.
We keep seeing on the TV news the devastation caused by the fires and the high temperatures you are suffering in Oz our thoughts are with you all Babs:)
I’ve been reading about the fires in the newspaper, thinking about you all downunder ; hopefully you’ll have rain soon ...like your silver & blue decorations
Hope cooler days will come soon.
On another thought....I have those silver leaves. Gillian bought me them years ago!