Dear Mom and Dad:
Here I am at Climate Camp 2010 in Australia. Even though it’s summertime and Sydney’s weather is supposed to be like Southern California’s, we’re freezing our asses off because of global climate disruption. Or whatever we’re calling it these days.
Don’t worry, mom and dad. Heavy jackets and blankets will protect us from the night chill. And we know these photos will never get out because our friends in the media will continue protecting us from those gosh darn skeptics.
Strangely enough, that night time chill carried over to the next day. But the global climate disruption was far less severe and far fewer of us had to wear sweatshirts. And heavy jackets. And cover ourselves with blankets.
Mmmmm. Climate Camp 2010 breakfast was scrumptious. We had vegan pancakes, “Mothership” chai, organic coffee and other teas and herbals, all served by a dreamy guy wearing a Che T-shirt.
All food was by donation. We didn’t know if that meant someone had donated it or if we had to donate money to get some. We also didn’t understand if the compost sign in the background was part of the menu. Quite honestly, it was tough to tell the difference.
Yummy. We all lined up early to fill our plates with Climate Camp slop a la carte.
We all learned to install solar panels to save energy. And considering all the gas-guzzling trucks and vans in the background, it looks saving a little energy wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Climate Camp 2010 was even more popular than Climate Camp 2009. Why just look at the crowds gathering at the registration desk.
Here’s where it all happened, the center of Climate Camp 2010. It’s a veritable beehive of activity, isn’t it? See that gas-guzzling utility truck on the left side of the photo? Well, just do like we did and pretend you don’t see it.
Here’s a photo of Rainbow and Earth Mother rubbing mud on the outside of a tree trunk. We’re not sure why they were doing it, but it seems like something they would have done in Avatar, doesn’t it? Just watching them did wonders for our self-esteem.
Ssssh. I took this photo of Princess Gaia and her new digital video camera with my new digital still camera. We know they’re both made by child slave labor in Cambodia, but we won’t tell anyone if you won’t.
All in all, mom and dad, I have to say that Climate Camp 2010 was the greatest experience of my life. I can’t thank you enough for sending me. Now I know what it must have been like when you were hippies, smoking dope and saying things like “Peace, love, happiness” back at Haight Ashbury way back in the 70s.
Love, your daughter,
Moonbeam
