was as quiet as I never knew before. No detonation from fireworks, no rockets, no people bawling. Peaceful and quiet - like every night. During the day South Australia was struck by the first heatwave this summer: 40,9°C and strong hot winds from the desert. Catastrophic alert regarding bushfire! The eyes are burning and no sweat is developing - a weird feeling. The next day the weather changed and today is really okay. I decided to drive into the forest - about 50 km from my residence. There are dogs allowed! We made a nice walk - and I thought I am in Austria, in the "Waldviertel" with it's "Wackelsteine".