After Tiyul B’Vic camp last year, we all had high expectations for Tassy. As soon as we got on the plane to Hobart, everyone knew what a fun weekend Tsev Lev (Jewish Life) had in store for us. After a long bus ride and cravings for lunch, we arrived in Port Arthur. We were greeted by warm Port Arthur historians who took us around the prison. Later that day, we were taken on a boat ride around the bay that encapsulated the settlement. We then continued on our way to Hobart, where we stopped at a little pub on the coast for dinner. Day two, started with a six in the morning wake up so we were prepared for a day at Tahune adventures on the Huon River. The river rafting was a highlight; we battled the rapids and freezing Tasmanian water. To finish the time on the Huon River, our amazing bus driver gave us an emotional and confronting talk regarding his involvement as a police officer in the Port Arthur massacre. After a tiring day on the river, we arrived back in Hobart for our dinner at the Hope and Anchor tavern, (Australia’s oldest licensed pub) for some interesting meals to say the least.

Lastly, we ended the night with an amazing Shabbat service at Tasmania’s only synagogue and Australia’s oldest standing one. On day 3, we began with a morning service with energy, passion and one which was filled with singing. Saturday was our chill day where we had a warehouse filled with activities such as basketball, games, pool and table tennis. Later that day, we were given time to explore the local market and bust some moves for the local DJ. One would argue The King David School single-handedly lifted the vibe of the whole of Tasmania, giving hugs to people dressed as penguins, and playing with snow machines and bubbles.

he last day was emotional leaving an amazing place that we had called home for the past few days. We got our last brekky from the local farmers market which had lovely produce, especially world-class doughnuts. Before our late flight, we were taken to MONA, the southern hemispheres’ largest private art collection. This art gallery which was filled with confronting art which gave us a lot to reflect on. To top it off the flight was delayed an hour which allowed Hawks fans to watch a nail-biting victory over Brisbane on the airport TVs.

Joe Kornhauser (Year 11)