The people I befriended on yesterday's tour laughed at my cape. But then,they laughed yesterday at how wet I was. I can't win! But little did they know I'd have the last laugh this morning... muhahah!

Ahem.

Today's tour was along the south coast to the moai quarry, Ranu Raraku. This is the area that we recognise from postcards, that has the highest concentration of moai on the island. Again, I'd have some great snaps if it wasn't for the bloody rain!

The quarry is fascinating but puzzling. Many moai were left in varying degrees of completion, some on the island were abandoned while being transported, some had arrived at their ahu but were never put upright. It's as though the Rapa Nui people suddenly downed tools. But why?

We visited the ancient magnetic stone situated on the north shore, then the beach, Anakena, then headed back just before sundown. No shower required due to the cape despite the lashing rain. Just a quick wash of the feet before dinner and bed.


Another fantastic day but what shitty weather!