I’ve been away at our cabin for a few days - the two young ones, my American relative and I left on Saturday. We’ve had a lovely time - the folks at home, though, have had their share of drama.
Monday morning, a forest fire was spotted nearby. (Our place is where the red dot is, and the fire got considerably closer than what you see here.) No rain for weeks and high winds made the fire grow out of control, and hubby evacuated the kids and the horses Monday afternoon. # 4 Brat took my jewelry with her, bless her little heart… The smoke was reason enough to get out of there, but the fire was spreading very quickly for a long time, with the wind changing directions every 10 minutes.
Hubby stayed here, in close contact with the fire department - in case he needed to get out fast with the dogs and whatever mementoes he would have time to rescue. By Tuesday night, the fire was somewhat contained, and the kids were allowed back. Today, Wednesday, the fire is officially out, but there are still firefighters all over the woods, since the ground is still burning - some places as deep as 50 centimeters.
Not being there was not nice at all, but having the little ones at safe distance and not having to find beds for more than 3 people made it easier on the ones who were here.
We’re home now, and I’ve been out to look at our house - savouring the fact that it’s still there. It’s an eerie, unreal feeling to have been so close to losing everything.
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