Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Rapa Nui


"Rapa Nui as the islander call it " The world's navel" Eastern island belongs to Chile and it is a mysterious island, shaped like a triangle, with a volcano on one end and rolling hills covered with "Moais" the eternal warriors keepers of the island. Easter Island: Spectacular and Enigmatic open air Museum The most unique, evocative and isolated place you will ever encounter. Mystic and overflowing with legends, Easter Island is a prime destination for tourists from all over the world. The island enjoys a complex history, that extends back in time to the 4th century AD and its archaeological heritage has no equal anywhere in the world. The unique character of its inhabitants and their traditions, the white beaches and their crystal clear water, and the easy, gentle topography, attract hundreds of travelers and adventurers each year. Here you will find satisfying exploration in the hills and mysterious caves, and a paradise of undisturbed and confiding wildlife. Easter Island is the most remote inhabited location on earth. This small triangle of volcanic rock, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, has always been the subject of curiosity and speculation. What are the origins of the islanders? How did they transport their massive statues from the quarry locations to their platforms? Why is RongoRongo the only written language in Oceania? Is this the remnant of a lost continent? From the moment that we land on the island you will be taking your first step into these many mysteries, and you too will speculate upon origins and conclusions. "

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