Norfolk Island - Brutal past, now paradise in the Pacific.
Mar 19, 2013 23:49:17 #
We had a holiday in Norfolk Is., Australian owned but partly self-governed. In the 1800's it was a cruel convict colony, now it's a quiet, extremely laid back secluded spot. The crew from "Mutiny on the Bounty" landed here with their Tahitian wives and a pidgeon English form of Tahitian is still spoken. Cars must give way to cows, everybody - and I mean everybody, waves (even if it's one finger off the steering wheel). It's like stepping back in time and we loved it.
The convict ruins at Slaughter Bay.
One of the many headstones.
fiddled a bit with this photo
Slaughter Bay
Mar 20, 2013 00:11:34 #
Beautiful photos. I found the headstone very interesting also. Thanks for sharing
Mar 20, 2013 01:01:36 #
Looks like a wonderful vacation spot. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.
Mar 20, 2013 01:21:14 #
wildwing76 wrote:
Beautiful photos. I found the headstone very interesting also. Thanks for sharing
Thanks wildwing. Such a fascinating cemetary to explore - if you like to do that.
Mar 20, 2013 01:22:14 #
vicksart wrote:
Looks like a wonderful vacation spot. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.
Thanks for the comment. Jude.
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Mar 20, 2013 21:08:26 #
what an interesting site! And I love what you did "fiddling" with your 3rd. shot.
Mar 20, 2013 21:17:44 #
DOOK wrote:
Beautiful. Reading that old head stone made me teary.
Yes I know. You have to hold your emotions in check when visiting Norfolk, the history of the penal colony is very sad.
Mar 20, 2013 21:18:09 #
carlysue wrote:
what an interesting site! And I love what you did "fiddling" with your 3rd. shot.
Thanks Carlysue.
Mar 20, 2013 21:18:42 #
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