Rapa Nui = Easter Island

Our first day on Easter Island was – as one of my fellow travelers said – fluid.

We awoke to a storm with very high winds and lots and lots of rain.  The tour director flipped our schedule since the second day schedule had some indoor activities.  Bob ended up working out in the morning and I joined a tour to Aka Hanga a dramatic coastal site of an unrestored village and Moai site.  Because of the rain there are not many photos.  After that we had a guided tour of the anthropological museum.

Bob went in the afternoon to Orongo crater. Photos to follow when I get his camera 😀

In the evening we had talks by 3 of the original archeologists who have done most of the restorations on Easter Island, Edmundo Edwards, Claudio Cristino and Patricia Vargas.  This was followed by a performance by the Kari Kari Rapa Nui dance group.

Bob was picked to dance with them.  There is a video, but I can’t download from my camera.  This may have to be an update when we get home.

Fitbit – 5837 steps, 2.76 miles and 9 floors.