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March 8th 2014

Published: March 9th 2014

It seems strange that one of the blackest pages of history rates as one of the most visited sites in Australia. There is no attempt to gloss over the past of the convict era or the more recent tragedy other than the perpetrator of needless pain is not mentioned by name anywhere or by anyone on site. The Port Arthur European history took a major step forward when the British decided that they shou... Read Full Entry

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Marg and Rob Humphrey

MargAndRob

Marg and Rob purchased a Horizon Wattle (Mercedes Sprinter) motorhome built by Ballina Campers and planned to circumnavigate Australia over the following couple of years, collecting it just after Rob retired in May 2011. The couple of years grew out to over 4 years during which time we travelled from Brisbane to Perth return accross the Nullarbor both ways in 2011; in 2012 we travelled various places on the East Coast of Australia. The highlight of the year was our October November trip to Port Douglas which included the total eclipse of the sun. 2013 saw us do a 'Lap' or 'Trip around the blo... full info

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9th March 2014

Stevo
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Some 'homework'
Liked your observations of Pt Arthur - now is the time to read 'For the Term of His Natural Life', written by Marcus Clarke. A very sad place indeed. When you passed through Evansdale & Perth you passed through a spot where a probable distant relative of Mary was 'based' for several years about 1840. Enjoy your trip. Off to the scourging from Wednesday!!!

9th March 2014

Mum & Dad
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Your new camera working well!
Another interesting blog. A very picturesque place for sure. We appreciate the effort in producing each blog.

9th March 2014

SkiSet
The Ds

Hi Marg & Rob, Have been enjoying reading about your recent adventures in Tasmania, ourselves having been to Tassie a number of times before. Been a few years now but, looking forward to seeing Port Arthur again. Mixed feelings though, as the last time we were there was only a few days before the tragic event back in 1996. We\'d had lunch in the Broad Arrow café. However, it will be interesting to visit the area again. So much history there. Happy travels. Jan (SkiSet)

10th March 2014

Jakii
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Prison----Port Arthur
The feeling and atmosphere of Port Arthur is still one of incredible sadness, when Kaye and I went, I suddenly burst into tears,I didn't know we were walking past the cafe where the all hell had broken loose, and I was hopeless where the old cells were,hope it didn't affect you as badly. Love the photos you present --wonderful.------love jakii

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