Hanga Roa, Chile

Got up later today for sunrise and just as we got out of the room the rain started. Rain doesn´t last long here so headed to Anakena as the sunrise was further north than we thought it would be yesterday. Was no good so headed east again for more views ...

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... the amasing 'Moai' statue that are dotted around the island. My first sight of them were along the coast from the tiny town of Hanga Roa. With their backs to the sea and gigantic proportions they are a fascinating and mystical sight. I took a tour of the ...

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... right into the hands of those who visit it. Rapa Nui's extraordinary isolation means that only accessible from two airports-Santiago, Chile and Papeete, Tahiti. Usually only a flight a day lands there, carrying at most 300 and some people. Outside of high ...

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Arrived at Hanga Roa at about 23.00 at the smallish airport but by no means the smallest have been to. Were met by Gonzalez from our hostel (Kona Tau - part of Hostelling International) and two flower garlands which were hesitantly put on! Were given a ...

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