June 21, 2024
I recently took a trip to Easter Island.
I captured some special moments and wanted to share them with you.
Here are my top three.
Standing with Sentinels
The tallest moai ever erected is 33 feet high and weighs as much as 8 elephants.
Every single one of the 887 known moai was carved from the same quarry at Rano Raraku.
Face to Face with History
The island’s native language (Rapa Nui) is still spoken today by about 3,000 people.
The closest inhabited land to Easter Island is Pitcairn Island, over 1,200 miles away.
Edge of the World
The famous stone statues were all toppled during tribal conflicts in the 1700s – all standing moai today have been re-erected in modern times.
Conclusion
The moai, standing proud, continue to guard their ancient secrets while sharing their silent wisdom with those who make the journey to this remote corner of the world.