Chile and Easter Island
Apr 6, 2015 11:02:15 #
Recently went to Chile and then Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Wonderful place to be. The Moai (statues) are much more impressive in person and than any photo could show.
Pelican in flight
On the rocks
Just hangin around
Moai with red toppers (pukao)
Moai at Ahu Tangariki
Moai at Rano Raraku (the quarry where they were mined)
Partially carved Moai, never completed
Moai on hillside at Rano Raraku
Only Moai with eyes replaced at Ahu Tahai
Moai by the beach - all face inland except one grouping, to protect the people
Lazy afternoon in the sun
Valparaiso, Chile hillside
Very artistic grafitti in Valparaiso
Boats in Valparaiso harbor
Flamingo in Atacama Desert, Chile
IR photo of Moai at Ahu Tangariki
Apr 6, 2015 19:56:12 #
Very nice varied series; Valparaiso look like an interesting place to visit. The moai on Easter Island are so interesting; I like the monochrome shot of them very much.
Apr 6, 2015 20:32:28 #
Sirius_one wrote:
Very nice varied series; Valparaiso look like an interesting place to visit. The moai on Easter Island are so interesting; I like the monochrome shot of them very much.
Thanks. It was a wonderful place to visit. Got to practice my very limited Spanish.
Apr 6, 2015 20:45:49 #
Apr 6, 2015 23:25:52 #
ajohnston3 wrote:
Thanks so much for posting these. They were greatly enjoyed.
you are more than welcome.
Apr 7, 2015 06:26:58 #
Apr 7, 2015 08:44:51 #
Hi thewrightthings: Excellent set of photos. A couple of questions, my wife
and I are planning to go to Easter Island. How close were you able to get
to the statues, also what time of the year did you go, also was this a
combined trip with Peru or two trips? Thank you for any info you can
provide.
and I are planning to go to Easter Island. How close were you able to get
to the statues, also what time of the year did you go, also was this a
combined trip with Peru or two trips? Thank you for any info you can
provide.
Apr 7, 2015 10:14:32 #
Erv wrote:
Wow!! Awesome set. Thank you for sharing your travels!!!!!
You're welcome. It is my pleasure.
Apr 7, 2015 11:46:08 #
Sirius_one wrote:
Very nice varied series; Valparaiso look like an interesting place to visit. The moai on Easter Island are so interesting; I like the monochrome shot of them very much.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 7, 2015 12:43:29 #
photonutbob wrote:
Hi thewrightthings: Excellent set of photos. A couple of questions, my wife
and I are planning to go to Easter Island. How close were you able to get
to the statues, also what time of the year did you go, also was this a
combined trip with Peru or two trips? Thank you for any info you can
provide.
and I are planning to go to Easter Island. How close were you able to get
to the statues, also what time of the year did you go, also was this a
combined trip with Peru or two trips? Thank you for any info you can
provide.
You can get with 10 -20 ft. of the statues (Moai), some almost to the base. It is really an awesome experience.
I was there a few weeks ago. I went with Road Scholar (formerly Elder Hostel). As always, we had a great learning experience, as well as trip. It was a trip to Chile and Easter Island(belongs to Chile, but it 2400 miles away.) It is the most remote place on earth, called the Navel of the Earth.
Hint: When you go, call it Rapa Nui, the natives don't particularly like 'Easter Island'. They have done a wonderful job with restoration and reforestation of the island. It is quite small, about 63 sq. miles, but lots to do and see.
Hope that helps. Any other questions, feel free to ask.
Apr 7, 2015 14:51:30 #
thewrightthings wrote:
Recently went to Chile and then Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Wonderful place to be. The Moai (statues) are much more impressive in person and than any photo could show.
Wonderful series! Definitely makes me want to go see it and get some more pictures. :wink: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 7, 2015 15:02:51 #
Penny MG wrote:
Wonderful series! Definitely makes me want to go see it and get some more pictures. :wink: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks. Bring lots of SD cards!
Apr 7, 2015 15:13:24 #
thewrightthings wrote:
Thanks. Bring lots of SD cards!
Will do that for sure! :D
Apr 7, 2015 17:08:10 #
thewrightthings wrote:
Recently went to Chile and then Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Wonderful place to be. The Moai (statues) are much more impressive in person and than any photo could show.
thewrightthings, this is a nice series of pictures, very enjoyable viewing. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup: Tejaswrangler :)
Apr 7, 2015 17:32:03 #
tejaswrangler wrote:
thewrightthings, this is a nice series of pictures, very enjoyable viewing. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup: Tejaswrangler :)
Thank you. Enjoy being able to share.
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