Tag Archives: Rapanui

Frightened by Fur on Easter Island – Day 4

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

*To fully appreciate the pictures, click on them to see them full size* It’s 6 am and Edith is rattling our door. Scared out of a dead sleep, we are a bit alarmed and confused until we figure out that … Continue reading →

Posted in Airlines, Charlotte, Chile, Easter Island, Hotels, North America, North Carolina, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, South America, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Driving Easter Island Day 3

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

*To fully appreciate the pictures, click on them to see them full size* Our second night on Easter Island is blissfully quieter than the first. The barking from the strays who wander the island is much more subdued. Could someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Chile, Easter Island, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, South America, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Nobody Knows About Easter Island

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

“Nobody knows…” is one of our favorite ways tour guides start a sentence.  Mike and I make fun of it every time we hear it.  From the audio tour of Stonehenge in England to the Pyramids in Giza to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chile, Easter Island, Sightseeing, South America, Travel, Travel Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Big Heads are Calling Me to Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Less than a minute after I press the “Buy” button for tickets to Easter Island, Mike announces, “We can’t go. My passport expires five days before we leave.” Panic sets in for a second. Should I quickly call and see … Continue reading →

Posted in Chile, Easter Island, Sightseeing, South America, Travel, Travel Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments