Due to our flights we ended up having a full week on Easter Island (Rapa Nui to the locals) which I was thrilled about. We rented a cute little room with an outside kitchen and it would be the first time in 4 months that I would be in one room for longer than 4 days and actually be able to have a “normal” life for a week. Every morning I would wake up to an ocean view, have a leisurely breakfast and then start off for the activity of the day.
Our lei on arrival to the island.
Easter Island is over 2,000 km from the nearest inhabited part of the world, making it one of the most remote islands on earth. This only adds to its bizarre history. The island is most famous for its moai which are giant stone statues from 2 to 10 meters in height and weighing an average of 12 tons that are positioned all around the island. The people believed that spirts lived on in the statues and that they would protect and keep the land fertile. The statues were made in a quarry and then transported (researchers believe standing!) to various spots around the island. The construction and transportation of these statues ended up becoming the reason for their downfall depleting the islands resources and creating acute food shortages.
Moai sites around town.
Sunset
I did a few phenomenal days to hidden caves and moai sites hikes while Jon rested his back (he fell skiing and threw his back out). We both joined in on a day tour to get some history of the island and one day we rented a scooter and drove ourselves around. We even had time to enjoy the islands one gorgeous beach and the spec of sand across the road from us.
Views from my hikes.
Beaches.
Where we stayed, Te’ora, a B&B type place with three cabins all with sea views. We had a private room with a bathroom for $54 a night with use of an outdoor covered kitchen (the other two rooms had kitchens and sitting areas but were double the cost). The kitchen was crucial as we only ate out twice, both for lunch as it was expensive on the island. One lunch consisted of one sandwich, two cokes, and a piece of banana bread and it cost us $20 (Boston prices). We did try their famous tuna empanadas which were absolutely amazing! Jon and I ate in every night but conjured up some amazing meals on our propane two burner cooktop including shrimp scampi, pasta with a homemade veggie and sausage sauce, and fresh chicken salads. All of course with an ocean view watching the sunset over the ocean.
Our room and view from the outdoor area.
Tuna empanada.
Journey with Christina 