Richmond and Port Arthur

This is our last day on our tour.  We head off and stop in a lovely town called Richmond.  This town was booming at one time and then the roadway changed and a shorter route was created.  The town was deserted but then over 100 years later people decided to move there and renovate the current buildings.  It’s beautiful.

Bridge built in 1823.

Tasmans Arch

We then head off to Port Arthur which was the prison where convicts were kept.  This is the prison where the convicts from Sarah Island were moved to.

The main penitentiary.

We head off on a cruise that takes us to the Isle of the Dead and the boys prison.  Boys as young as seven were sent to prison for minor crimes.

The old hospital.

Take me away!  These leg irons were quite heavy. Couldn’t imagine working all day with these on!

A view from the boat.

An Anglican Church 

On the way back to Hobart we stop to see this Echidna.  Once we remained unmoving it started to waddle off.  It has a spiky coat that looks softer than it is.

Back in Hobart we are down at the waterfront for a lovely sunset.

And off to bed we go!