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August 22nd 2006
Published: September 20th 2006
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An early rise to catch the cheap Centropuerto bus to the airport and we were on our way to the very middle of the Pacific Ocean. Save for a spectacular view of chile's fog enveloped mountains, the flight was entirely over water so a fairly uneventful 5 hours. It was still funny to see our computer generated flight plan crop up on our personal TV screens showing a lonely little aeroplane on a big ... Read Full Entry



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Running boyRunning boy
Running boy

For some reason this boy chased us at top speed for over a mile!
Our polynesian breakfastOur polynesian breakfast
Our polynesian breakfast

...hmmmmmm...hoodi hoodi.
At the summit of Mount TerravakaAt the summit of Mount Terravaka
At the summit of Mount Terravaka

Nothing but ocean on all sides.
Carved Petroglyphs at OrongoCarved Petroglyphs at Orongo
Carved Petroglyphs at Orongo

The furthest island is the location for the birdman contest.
Kneeling Moai...Kneeling Moai...
Kneeling Moai...

..the only example of this style of Moai found on the island.



20th September 2006

You both look so healthy, happy and relaxed. Missing you lots. Lots of love Faye xx
20th September 2006

hello there
Just wanted to let you know that nick and I are also enjoying your blog as tom has been forwarding it on to us and have to say we are feeling rather envious...what a fabulous time you are having...and thanks for sharing it with us! Can't wait for you to meet bethany beau on your return...she's a little monkey but very cute and growing at a rate of knots amy, nick and bethxxxxxxxxxxxx
22nd September 2006

Healthy glows all round! Looks like you're continuing to have a wonderful time- loving reading about you're journeys...All good here. Love to you both and keep enjoying! x
25th September 2006

Hello you two, looking good - miss you x x xBexy x x x
15th October 2006

Hello, looks like you're having the most brilliant time, and the photos are amazing! Claire x
18th April 2011
Sunrise at Ahu Tongarika

stunning;-)
20th May 2011
Sunrise at Ahu Tongarika

on the bucket list.
oh wow, that has got to be one of my favourite photos!

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