FEBRUARY 2020
JANUARY TONGARIKI Here we are in February! At least you all got your 2020 calendars before your 2019 calendar ran out! It's a shame Tongariki didn't get more contemplation time as it is the most recognizable image of Rapa Nui. ( I'll refer to what we know as Easter Island by it's local name of Rapa Nui from here on out.) As I mentioned before, all the moai were damaged in the 1700's. Tongariki is the largest grouping of restored moai, 15 in all. They are all different sizes and shapes; no two are alike, which also can be said of the 900+ which have been discovered to date! The ahu, or base for the moai, was also well restored. It's most impressive! Up close and personal! Backside ...