It’s no surprise that past governments have tried to put the kabosh on preserving Port Arthur as a historic site.
The horror of what was once done in the name of rehabilitation is hard to imagine, and is nothing short of an embarrassment to humanity. Or, more specifically, to Australia’s founding fathers.
That said, it’s all very interesting to learn about
We spent half a day wandering around Port Arthur, learning random things about cruelty. Here are the photos!
This rocky beach thing was near The Blowhole, which was near Dootown, which was near Port Arthur. We thought it looked cool.
The Blowhole itself! How exciting! Or not.
Obviously we made it to Port Arthur, and Michelle promptly resigned herself to solitary confinement.
Church was solitary too.
Off to our cruise around the Isle of the Dead!
I visited Port Arthur with my family just before the tragic events of 1996. This is all that remains of the cafe where many lives were lost. Unsurprisingly, it has its own dark yet strangely settling vibe.
The ruins of the church.
Yay for choosing a wall colour to match Michelle's eyes!
We have no idea what this little shed was used for, but we thought it looked cute.
Apparently this was once a laundry.
by luke
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