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No: 050 | Date: 2004-06-08 | Chile, Isla de Pasqua
The island of the mysterious moai statues and the short and long ear tribes.
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Can you see the moais on this picture? Look closely at the sunglasses.
Photo by:
JF Thye
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There are several sites on the island with restored Moai statues.
Photo by:
JF Thye
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These 2-7m statues can weigh many tons. No one really knows how they where moved around the entire Island.
Photo by:
JF Thye
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Wild horses can be seen everywhere and seem to be of lesser use. Due to the movie 'Rapa Nui' cars were introduced to the island,
Photo by:
Daniel Michahelles
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Since the anchorage was very rough. JF and Daniel spent only two days on land exploring the cultural and sacred sites.
Photo by:
JF Thye
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With a close look you can see different patterns on the back of the Moai. They were often used for tattoos.
Photo by:
Daniel Michahelles
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JF copies the Moai stone topknot called 'pukao', a common Rapa Nui hairstyle.
Photo by:
JF Thye
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Only 7 moais on this island face the Pacific. They are the ancient settlers who found the island.
Photo by:
Daniel Michahelles
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JF is lifting a toppeled Moai head... but, he is not strong enough.
Photo by:
Daniel Michahelles
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The saying goes that touching 'Te Pito' - the navel of the world brings luck.
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JF Thye
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By ancient Rapa Nui belief, this naturally formed round rock, 'Te Pito' - the navel of the world, brings luck if touched with both hands.
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JF Thye
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We dingied a total of 1.1 tons of water out Wildlife, through 2-meter breaking waves...
Photo by:
Daniel Michahelles
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The two local fishermen Kai and Gregorio helped us out with the water transport. Their boat dodged the waves with ease.
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Daniel Michahelles
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The two local fishermen Kai and Gregorio helped us out with the water transport. Their boat dodged the waves with ease.
Photo by:
Daniel Michahelles
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The island is shaped like a Moai head even from a distance.
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JF Thye
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