Getting Cheeky with the Locals
*blush* hug!! “nose dive”….. get it??? 🙂
Rano Raraku
On the east side of the island is Rano Raraku, a volcanic crater that served as the moai quarry. Walking around Ranu Raraku there was something eerily magical in the air . Some of the statues were half carved, still firmly in the rockbed. Others were sticking out of the ground, waiting to be finished and dragged to their final locations. I went several times, at sunrise and at sunset. The colors changed so drastically, from morning to night. And even as the sun went moved in & out of clouds. …
Ahu Tongariki
I returned back to Ahu Tongariki several times, including once at sunset… all in a row close up solitary moai sitting on a rock, waiting for sunset. (that’s my shadow) can you see me? look closer. me
Biking to the Moai for Sunrise – New Year 2009
Planning this trip in August, I was captured by the idea of seeing my first Easter Island moai at sunrise on January 1st. On the island on December 31st, I tried to figure out how to make it happen. I had heard that biking around the island was fairly easy – this place, afterall, isn´t that large. However, after renting a bicycle, I discovered the best place for sunrise is Ahu Tongariki, which is on the far east side of the island. The (only) town of Hanga Roa is, of course, on the far west side of the island. Yep, …
Today was a Good Day
Today was a good day. 🙂 This morning, I successfully hauled my ass out of bed, and went to a yoga class. I saw the Almazen Del Mar yoga studio sign the day before while wandering around Valparaiso. The Ashtanga yoga instructor, Macarena, spoke excellent English and gave great adjustments. If you happen to be in town, I highly recommend. I then walked up to La Sebastiana, one of Pablo Neruda‘s three homes. It was an enchanting little place – very tranquil, with a beautiful view of the city. Valparaiso is a very colorful city – lookswise, it reminds me …
La Sebastiana
Pablo Neruda’s Valaparaiso home – La Sebastiana – is a beautiful place. It has a very peaceful vibe as you walk around…
Valparaiso Pictures
Some pictures from the picturesque town of Vaparaiso colored walls painted lamps gone flying stepping stop it mom! parades looking up homes murales the hillside alien alert me
Chile & Easter Island
Tomorrow, I leave for Chile! The plan is to fly in to Santiago, and then head north to Valparaiso, a nearby seaport city. I’ll be spending the majority of my time, though, in one of the most remote places in the world: Easter Island. It’s my first major trip traveling alone, and I’m really excited about it. Over Thanksgiving, I did a 10 day Vipassana meditation retreat, which was awesome. (If it’s something you’ve considered, I’d highly recommend it. It’s a challenging experience, but definitely worth it.) So, I think having this time by myself in place like Chile will …
Ohh…. Pretty
I just got the most beautiful rings from my friend, Meghan. I know Meghan from high school, and she’s always had an eye for jewelry. Meghan is now making jewelry herself, and has amazing collection of gold and silver pieces. Check it out!
Seattle Snow
After many flight cancelations, I finally arrived in Southern California yesterday – 48 hours after originally planned. Here are a few (now distant) Seattle snow vistas.