Finally, some news - apologies to my four regular readers that i haven't posted anything for so long. I am indeed back in Australia as some of you may know, and have been for a few weeks.
I returned for family reasons (my Mum's 70th!) over in Victoria, and finally made it to my home town in the West a couple of days ago.
I have been meaning to write more about Palestine and my travels from Australia, but many factors have meant I haven't been too successful. Re-adjusting to this comfortable but warped country, family times and celebrations, hanging out with new and old friends in Melbourne, some excellent activism, and just generally moving around have all meant I've found it hard to write. But, now back in Perth for a time, I am planning on posting a few more stories about Palestine and my travels, after which I'm fairly sure this blog will go into hibernation.
(I may - or may not - start a different blog at some point, so if you are even somewhat interested in any future writing, please send me an email: khristo at gmail dot com )
Meantime, as mentioned, since I've been back I've been involved in two excellent activist events; one involving solidarity with Palestine, and the other part of a campaign against the war in Afghanistan.
Looking to track down some Melbourne friends on my arrival back in Australia, I discovered they were taking part in a week of protests against Australia's involvement in Afghanistan and was invited to join in. I managed to do so for three days, and was so glad I did. A really great, solid group of people, and a mostly awesome week of actions. So much more I could say, but there's a whole website... See this link for lots of info, photos and reports of the Swan Island Peace Convergence. For some footage check this out, and for brilliant photos by the wonderful Jon Osborne, check out this link.
While there, I heard that a few nights before that protest began, 19 people had been arrested in a heavy-handed police response to a pro-Palestine/boycott Israel protest in Melbourne. A couple of weeks later I was able to attend the follow-up protest, targeting an Israeli company - Max Bremmer - who proudly talk of their support for the Israeli army and their actions.
It was great to be back in Australia but still showing support and solidarity for Palestine. More from me soon . . .
I returned for family reasons (my Mum's 70th!) over in Victoria, and finally made it to my home town in the West a couple of days ago.
I have been meaning to write more about Palestine and my travels from Australia, but many factors have meant I haven't been too successful. Re-adjusting to this comfortable but warped country, family times and celebrations, hanging out with new and old friends in Melbourne, some excellent activism, and just generally moving around have all meant I've found it hard to write. But, now back in Perth for a time, I am planning on posting a few more stories about Palestine and my travels, after which I'm fairly sure this blog will go into hibernation.
(I may - or may not - start a different blog at some point, so if you are even somewhat interested in any future writing, please send me an email: khristo at gmail dot com )
Meantime, as mentioned, since I've been back I've been involved in two excellent activist events; one involving solidarity with Palestine, and the other part of a campaign against the war in Afghanistan.
Looking to track down some Melbourne friends on my arrival back in Australia, I discovered they were taking part in a week of protests against Australia's involvement in Afghanistan and was invited to join in. I managed to do so for three days, and was so glad I did. A really great, solid group of people, and a mostly awesome week of actions. So much more I could say, but there's a whole website... See this link for lots of info, photos and reports of the Swan Island Peace Convergence. For some footage check this out, and for brilliant photos by the wonderful Jon Osborne, check out this link.
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| 400 candles and a small group of protestors meditate for peace, while a couple of others scale the bridge leading to one of Australia's more secret military training facilities - Swan Island, Victoria. |
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| One of two Max Bremmer stores targeted that night as part of the BDS campaign; at least 300 people and a considerable - though this time peaceful - police presence |
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| Solidarity for Palestine from across the oceans! |
