Easter Island

200 Things to Do in Chile List

27 September 2010
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In honour of Chile’s bicentennial celebration, I thought I would write a list of the 200 things I would like to do in Chile. Some of the things I have already done though I will only tick it off the list if it can be documented with photos, videos or grubby serviettes I have kept. [...]

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The Birdman cult of Easter Island

23 August 2010
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The Birdman cult of Easter Island Part of the National Park of Easter Island is situated in the south-west area of the island. It is just a 15-minute drive from Hanga Roa or about a 1 – 1.5 hour walk. If you have enough time, wait for a sunny day to be able to see [...]

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Easter Island Moai Close Up – Photo of the Week

11 August 2010
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This Photo of the Week was taken by Marion Schoen on her recent visit to Easter Island (Isla de Pascua). I just loved this close up of the Moai with his friends in the background. It’s just a different shot from the typical ‘Line of Moai with the sea in the background’ photo everyone takes. [...]

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Easter Island – Isla de Pascua – Rapa Nui

10 August 2010
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Easter Island / Isla de Pascua / Rapa Nui Three names for the same Island! Easter Island in English, Isla de Pascua in Spanish and Rapa Nui in the native language. All refer to this mysterious, isolated little island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, about a 4-hour flight from Santiago, Chile. Flight to [...]

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Easter Island Total Solar Eclipse

5 July 2010
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Easter Island Total Solar Eclipse This Sunday, 11th of July 2010 a total eclipse of the Sun will be visible from Easter Island with a partial eclipse casting a shadow over the lower part of South America. Easter Island (or Isla de Pascua in Spanish) is already a tourist magnet due to its large Moai [...]

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