February 21, 2016 – Here are pictures of the day we spent sailing past Easter Island. Firstly, A couple of Maps of the Island to be able to identify where all takes place.
Approaching the Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with it’s incredible blue colour.
Approaching the Pukalike Volcano
The Moai on the Ahu at Tongariki
Across the Island from South to North and the Terevaka Volcano
The Rano Raraku which is the Quarry with some Moai still being carved and many others “on display” and ready to be moved to their final location but untouched for millenia
The Terevaka Volcano
This Chap decided to come on board for the ride, with his ancestors in the background (above his head) – Actually a bottle of Pisco!!!!!
More Moai near the only Town – Hanga Roa
Moai collapsed
Rounding the South West Corner Rano Kau Volcano
Oil or Water Storage on the Island
The Airport and runway near Hanga Roa
Hanga Roa town Population 3000
Ana Kai Tangala Moai near the Airoprt and Hanga Roa
The Costa Luminosa in port tendering its passengers ashore. They sent over over one of their tenders to rescue / evacuate a very sick patient who needed urgent medical care.
The boat returning our medical personnel to the ship
Onlookers wishing us a good trip!!!
We depart Easter Island after an amazing experience
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Roger & Anne Travels 