Sunday, January 2, 2011

Easter Island Photos

As promised...

Ahu Vai Uri, Tahai. Ahu means platform; Vai Uri is the name of this platform. Tahai is the name of the former village that occupied this site.


Anakena beach.


The crater lagoon of Rano Kau, the volcano at the southwestern tip of the island.


Structures at Orongo, the former ceremonial village on the rim of Rano Kau.


Predawn at Ahu Tongariki.


Sunrise at Tongariki.


Sunrise at Tongariki.


Early-morning light at Tongariki.


Abandoned moai at Rano Raraku, the quarry where all the moai were carved.


Mother and child reunion, Rano Raraku.


20-ton faceplant, Rano Raraku.


Tongariki at midday.


Tongariki.