The plane is here!

Bye 247 , you have served us well.

Our week on Norfolk has flown past and we are heading home but before we go let’s check out how we spent the last few days…….and visit some of those picturesque places before we go.

Off to the theatre we went. The play was the “Trial of the Fifteen “.  Fifteen historical characters were brought before a Magistrate and Court clerk. The fifteen characters were played by two talented locals who whipped on different props to represent their characters. As the audience all booed or cheered them ,  we listened to their evidence. My favourite was the Polynesian rat that scuttled around the stage. Which did you like…Captain Cook, one of the wives or governors?

Government House is only opened once a month. Fees collected are given to different charities. Over the last few years, the interior has been restored to be as close as possible to how it looked originally.  The curtains and floor mats are stunning.Rooms are arranged around four courtyards of varying size. You are not allowed to photograph inside…..except for the courtyards though I did sneak one of a quilt……sorry…..I know I should be dead for breaking National security.   

Now you know there are amazing museums on the island with artefacts from the Sirius wreck, a restored house and artefacts showing life on Norfolk in those early days. Here are just a few photos to remind you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now history  not your thing ? You know you can only spend part of the time doing retail therapy, don’t you? There really isn’t that many shops.  The scenery is beautiful so take a drive, but not after you have been wine or liquor tasting, and experience the scenery.

 

Have I wetted your interest? Well  rush out and book your trip. It is only two and a half hours away . You may wish to avoid those cliffs tripping  you or if you are a cow , you may not want to visit your bovine friends on this particular street. Until next time..