On Friday the 13th we visited Cook's Cottage, which was the family home of Captain Cook. Notice the rope used to hold the mattress and the foot warmer on the bed. Next door to the home, the Conservatory held an amazing collection of blooming plants including this Orchid. Susan and I are standing on the bridge inside the Conservatory.
We also visited the Old Melbourne Gaol (jail). The Death Masks were very interesting. When a prisoner was hanged, he or she was taken to the morgue where a plaster cast was make of their head. The idea was that they could determine why people broke the law by studying the shape of their skulls.
We also visited Como House, a 19th century victorian mansion with all original furnishings. The bells in the picture are for the servants. The bells are different sizes so the servants would know what was wanted without going into the main home.
You might think that the little screened house is a chicken coup, but it is actually a meat locker.
Tomorrow we go to Tasmania.
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