Bus Tour

Took a bus tour to visit a few places. Left the city and drove through the country to our 1st stop at Tasman National Park. Had a 30 minute walk to Devil's Arch and Devil's Kitchen. The trees had burn marks and guide said there was a fire some years ago.

Then went to Tasmania Unzoo where I watched wallabies, birds, and a Tasmanian Devil get fed. I fed a wallaby. Guide intructed not to touch the Tasmanian Devil or it would bite our fingers off.

Next was Port Arthur where convicts from England were sent to complete hard labor sentences before released into settlements. They gardened, built ships, and cut down timber. Some took up trades like making shoes and other house servants while others continued their life of crime in Tasmania. Men, women, and children starting at age 9 were sent here. Children were pickpockets to be educated and taught trades. The bricks of the buildings were made by the children. Church service attendance and religious study were compulsory for all. Now it's in ruins.

We received a boat cruise around the bay near Port Arthur. The island is Island of the Dead where 1100 convicts were buried. Criminals choosing a life of sin were not allowed tombstones until 1843 when one could have a tombstone, but somebody had to pay for it. There are few tombstones on the island. At night they do Ghost tours.

And finally took us to an ice cream and sovenir shop. They sell lavender ice cream. Then came back to Hobart. Worked out in the hotel gym. Pool maintenance is finished so will take a dip later.