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LETTER FROM SYDNEY Tourists pose for a photo next to a Christmas tree on Bondi Beach, Sydney, December 25, 2024. DAVID GRAY / AFP In the land of Oz, end-of-year celebrations rhyme with summer, sun , large transhumance of city dwellers in search of the seaside… and extreme heat combined with the risk of fires. January is a sleepy month in Australia; the country is slowing down while summer is well established in the Southern Hemisphere. Schools are closed for six weeks, which gives rise to large departures on vacation, comparable to the month of July in France. In a traditional rhythmic ballet, cohorts of SUVs and pick-ups pull caravans, jet-skis or pleasure boats towards less urbanized coastal areas. The southern coast of New South Wales, with its turquoise waters and sparkling sand, is a classic destination for Sydneysiders seeking contact with nature and respite from heatwaves – which can exceed 40 degrees. On this road, motorists regularly come across signs warning of the risk of fire, with a needle in a semi-circle indicating the level of fire risk – from “low” to “extreme”, even “catastrophic”. . Nothing to discourage holidaymakers: usually deserted beaches are, for a few weeks, colorful, dotted with anti-UV tents, coolers, beach towels, in an explosion of colors and cries of joy. You have 76.09% of this article left to read. The rest is reserved for subscribers.
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Publish date : 2025-01-20 05:10:53
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