Easter Island statue

A Big Little Bit of Easter Island

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July 27th 2006
Yesterday, there was a freak down pour of rain which sucked because we had an appointment to visit the Gemini South Observatory - we met with the Director but unfortunately due to the weather wouldn't be able to visit the site. The roads where closed due to ice and snow.... total bummer. On the plus side, we got to see a real Easter Island statue at the archaeology museum! I wanted to go ther ... read more

South America » Chile » Coquimbo Region » Pisco Elqui

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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more