Jun 06
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![Rapa Nui Cell Phones]()
Rapa Nui Cell Phones, originally uploaded by marafilms.
Yup, that¹s a cell phone ad about texting on the island. Rapa Nui, and
Chile, for that matter, are as crazy about their cell phones as Americans.
I saw my first iPhone on the ...
Jun 06
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![Education from Day 1]()
Education from Day 1, originally uploaded by marafilms.
In recent years the National Park System and the Municipality have improved
the way they educate tourists about preserving the Rapa Nui sites. A
pamphlet was handed out as we approached the Mataveri (IPC) ...
Jun 06
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![Clear Skies]()
Clear Skies, originally uploaded by marafilms.
After some crazy turbulence over Central America, we made it safely to
Santiago, Chile. Then, hopping onto a LAN flight, we headed to Rapa Nui.
The flight was excellent, and actually being served a free meal ...
Jun 06
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![Clear Skies]()
Clear Skies, originally uploaded by marafilms.
After some crazy turbulence over Central America, we made it safely to
Santiago, Chile. Then, hopping onto a LAN flight, we headed to Rapa Nui.
The flight was excellent, and actually being served a free meal ...
Jun 06
Topic: Uncategorized |
![Clear Skies]()
Clear Skies, originally uploaded by marafilms.
After some crazy turbulence over Central America, we made it safely to
Santiago, Chile. Then, hopping onto a LAN flight, we headed to Rapa Nui.
The flight was excellent, and actually being served a free meal ...
Jun 06
Topic: Uncategorized |
![Clear Skies]()
Clear Skies, originally uploaded by marafilms.
After some crazy turbulence over Central America, we made it safely to
Santiago, Chile. Then, hopping onto a LAN flight, we headed to Rapa Nui.
The flight was excellent, and actually being served a free meal ...
Jun 06
Topic: Uncategorized |
![Clear Skies]()
Clear Skies, originally uploaded by marafilms.
After some crazy turbulence over Central America, we made it safely to
Santiago, Chile. Then, hopping onto a LAN flight, we headed to Rapa Nui.
The flight was excellent, and actually being served a free meal ...
May 30
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Last Goodbyes, originally uploaded by marafilms.
It's tradition to give flower leis to those arriving in Rapa Nui, and shell
leis to those who are leaving. Even now, as they did when I was a child,
the bright flowers smell incredibly sweet ...
May 23
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A recent article from El Mercurio (Chilean newspaper) states that 12,000 tourists are expected to land on Rapa Nui in the month of July for this year's total eclipse. About 10,000 are expected to arrive during July 1 - 11. ...
May 08
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A nice video to brighten up my Saturday. NPR hosts, producers, and directors spoof "Telephone" by Lady Gaga.