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Like many, we watched much of the bushfire crisis happen over the internet and on TV. We all breathed the smoke but it was pale compared to what the people on the front lines fighting to selflessly protect others homes. In some cases, giving their lives in the process. ⁣ ⁣ So many words have been written to express the gratitude we all collectively feel for those people & everyone who continues to support those affected. It’s hard for us to find the right words. So we will talk about another way to help — visiting the towns that faced the blazes & are now back open for your business.⁣ ⁣ If there’s some good that’s come from all the devastation is that it’s been a wake up call to us that we can’t take our planet for granted. The global outpouring of generosity is just staggering but also an example of the innate goodness of humanity. We can be a powerful force for good, as much as we can be a force of destruction. ⁣ ⁣ We have a lot of work to do to heal the communities and wildlife affected by the crisis and donations are always needed but another way to make a positive impact is by visiting & spending money in towns affected.⁣ ⁣ This was shot 1km from @dominicloneragan’s parents and sister’s house in Blackheath. It’s surreal. There are local cafes, schools and rows of homes completely untouched... & then a short drive & you enter charred ash covered bushland, dotted by sheets of tin from ravaged properties. ⁣ ⁣ And this town was lucky in comparison with many on the South Coast. ⁣ ⁣ Guess you could say Australia Day means something a little different for us this year. There are so many ways to show gratitude for this land we’re lucky to call home but one way to explore it, spend your money in places that need the tourism back — the team at @emptyesky have up to date information on destinations that need your tourism — and if you can’t road trip then we highly recommend following @spendwiththem — there you’ll find many awesomsmall business to support. ⁣ ⁣ Hug your loved ones tight & sending you all love. ⁣ ⁣ Meg & Dom x⁣ ⁣ PS: @rspcasa have put the call out for volunteers to help feed starving wildlife on Kangaroo Island. More info on their page. LinkedIn profile pic or ‘Bold & The Beautiful’ promo shot? #linkedinfacebookinstagramtinder #dollypartonchallenge In an act of crazy synchronicity my Dad called me this morning to let me know that he had some great news — his Stage 3 Melanoma surgery was a success. ⁣ ⁣ He’d just come out of his 3-monthly check-up & all signs indicate that he is cancer free. That’s a little bit of a ‘good’ Melanoma story. He caught it in the very nick of time but it’s such an aggressive disease that he has to stay vigilant on it multiple times a year, flying back from Hong Kong every 4 months to see his doctor. ⁣ ⁣ Sadly, the truth is not every story is like this. I can’t imagine the sheer frustration that comes from a diagnosis because Melanoma can be prevented by exercising sun safety in our youth. (Not always but largely). ⁣ ⁣ My Dad was from that generation of men who saw sunscreen as some B.S marketing tactic and mostly a greasy hassle. ⁣ ⁣ The wisdom of time and scientific study has proven that it’s not just a good idea to wear SPF every day but ESSENTIAL. It’s literally life saving. ⁣ ⁣ We’re blessed to live in a time with the latest skin cancer diagnosis and treatment technology, as well as (on a purely shallow level) sunscreens that don’t even feel like you’re wearing sunscreen. ⁣ ⁣ We don’t have any reason not to #CallTimeOnMelanoma by making SPF a factor in our morning routine — we keep our sunscreen next to our toothbrushes in the bathroom so it’s just easy to remember to do.⁣ ⁣ As I said, it was a coincidence that my Dad called me with this news on the same day we shot this gif for @meccacosmetica but maybe it’s just that now, more than ever, we’re all waking up to the dangers of the sun, especially here in Australia.⁣ ⁣ PS: I got my moles checked yesterday and it took all of 15 minutes. Despite being the mole-iest person in the world I got the all clear and don’t have to come back for 2 years. Cost me $30 for peace of mind. ⁣ ⁣ Sending you all love. ⁣ Xxx⁣ Meg⁣ A quick glimpse at our next episode of the #wildvsmildchallenge series : This one is all about the ultimate ‘mild’ family holiday. We’re talking high-key eats and drinks and low-key adventure — AKA Dominic’s worst nightmare but something we both definitely needed after 2019. More on this soon. In the meantime, check out the @radissonblubaliuluwatu Peekaboo Head Bed-taker-upper-er at the Citizens household. Truth is, nobody actually sleeps here, we just wait for Lachie to climb in at 2am and flay his limbs around until it’s a reasonable time for coffee. ☕️😭 Lucky he’s cute. A little bit of love to @thelocalleaf :: Long Jetty’s own little slice of jungle by the coast. 😌❤️ @radissonblubaliuluwatu :: a hotel experience so good that it even compelled us to recommend it on @tripadvisor (which is a big deal — who has time to write glowing reviews on Tripadvisor?! Turns out, the kind of frayed-nerves humans who experienced more than a holiday but actually left feeling restored) 😌❤️ —— Something we also want to mention is that we were here during the rainy season (Bali ‘Winter’) and the locals told us that it has been unseasonably dry. Some were even worried. Another sombre reminder about the global effects of climate change. How this will play out we have yet to see. In 2020 we are becoming more and more mindful of the effects of travel on the environment versus the benefits to a local economy. It’s a real balance. #radissonbluuluwatu #radissonbluhotel

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