Norfolk IslandMapJune 23–24, 2014 A magnificent place. ![]() Most of the inhabitants of Pitcairn were resettled here at one point, so almost all the local residents are descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers. ![]() The territory is part of Australia, but enjoys significant independence. An ordinary Australian can’t just up and move here. The listings in the phone book include many nicknames in brackets: these are the names people used on Pitcairn. The last name Christian comes from there as well. ![]() The Norfuk language, a blend of Tahitian and 18th-century English, is widely used on the island. ![]() But the most striking thing on the island is the scenery. All the lawns look like they’re made of AstroTurf—although the grass is all real. ![]() A pastoral idyll all around. ![]() And magnificent remnants of a colonial settlement, consisting of a prison and its overseers’ offices and residences. ![]() There are few places in the world with such wonderful colonial architecture. ![]() Really. ![]() The old cemetery is magnificent. ![]() The tombstones maintain the tradition of stating the cause of death without any fear of being too wordy. ![]() The views are also magnificent. ![]() And the landscapes are magnificent. ![]() The island is home to the Norfolk Island pine. ![]() It’s also pictured on the flag. ![]() The modern settlement, by contrast, is completely uninteresting. ![]() Vehicle registration stickers on a windshield. ![]() A license plate. ![]() The drivers of all oncoming vehicles salute each other with two outstretched fingers on the right hand, while continuing to keep the hand on the wheel. ![]() The grid on the road prevents cattle from escaping in all directions (cows are afraid of their legs falling through). ![]() The post office. ![]() A post box. ![]() The Norfolk trash can, with two openings for trash—on the right and on the left. ![]() The best part is that the price of a hotel room on Norfolk includes a rental car. The island isn’t really designed for pedestrians. ![]() |
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