300414 - Port Arthur to Coles Bay

Today a drive down south west to Port Arthur to see the penal settlement. The grounds were wonderful as was the architecture. Unfortunately the larger prison was going under restoration so not accessible.

The community has many building from the Church where the stone was mainly cut by the child convicts, houses made in the late 1840s for the Reverend, Medical officers, and people of authority. First building I looked into in was the second prison. This one is for the prisoners that didn't conform in main facility.

I then drove to the Cape Raol walk but decided to turn back after entering bush unto my shoulders. The walk was 5 hours but i was just trying to do 1km to see if I could see coast.

Next on to Tasmans Arch and Devils Kitchen

Tasmans Arch

Devils Kitchen 

Pirates Bay Beach

No idea who's house but great architecture

Tessolated Pavement

Mail anyone?

Stayed at Big 4 tourist park in a cabin for a few nights

280414 - Off to Hobart then MONA

As Jeff and Anna obviously loved my company (ha), I decided to check out of the hotel and drive to Hobart with them in convoy.  We had a few stops along the way.

Creepy Crawly Nature Trail.  This should have been the duck and weave walk due to the low branches you have to crawl under along the path. No critters to be seen other than tree trunks and vines creeping all over the place...

Duck and Weave Jeff

Next down to New Norfolk for a great pub lunch. 30mins or so from Hobart. 

Last we met at MONA. (Museum of Old & New Art) located in Hobart.

What can I say. CNN Travel suggests "its the worlds most far out museum housing one of the  most controversial and confronting collections in the art world"

 So I don't spoil things for those yet to visit, I am only posting a couple of external pictures.

One of my favourites is the machine where food goes in one end, and comes out on the plate as? you guessed it. The installation also has its own odour.....

Along with works of an unusual nature, there are also much more of varying mediums.

Definitely worth a visit when your in town. www.mona.net.au

MONA Vinyard

What a cool performance space with beanbags..

This lovely bird is a resident of the grounds.  

The Founder of MONA was a mathematician and art collector who made millions from algorithms by beating the casinos and bookies at their own game. He has established this wonderful venue for the world to enjoy. I would suggest its better appreciated by adults.