Easter Island (117 sq km) is one
of the most isolated place on earth.
Locally know as Rapa Nui the local population numbers 3000 plus hundreds
of moai - the world famous stone statues.
Visit the unofficial Easter Island home page for more interesting stuff. www.netaxs.com/~trance/rapanui.html
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| The harbour in main village Hanga Roa where most people live. | Ahu Akahanga - the moai have been pushed over during tribal wars. | The whole
island is of volcanic remains and is pounded by fierce waves. Great surfing! |
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| The Rano Kau volcanic crater. | The low stone house of the Orongo Ceremonial Village were used during the bizarre rituals of the "bird cult" in the 18th and 19th centuries. | The Rano Raraku crater. This volcano was where the moai was cut from the porous gray rock. |
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| The moa were
carved from the rock as if lying on their backs. Some are unfinished and
seem to be sleeping in their niches. |
Linzi says hello. | Groups of moai
are partly buried in the grassy slopes of the volcano. Erected here to be
finished off before being moved to their Ahu on another part of the island. |
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| Ahu Tongariki. In 1960 a tsunami demolished several moai. | Ahu Tongariki. A Japanese project in the 1990's restored the 15 moai atop their Ahu. | Ahu Nau Nau in the north of the island with their inlaid coral and rock eyes 'looking to the skies.' |
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| Moai at Rano Raraku | Anakena beach - beautiful. | Artistic shot? |
Rapa Nui is a rugged, sparse but
very beautiful Island.
Rano Raraku is a truly evocative place.
