2015-04-10: Many More Moais (1/4)

The weather improved (thanks Pauline for letting me know), and I rented another 4WD. I made the full loop from south coast to north coast, and driving into the setting sun, I arrived Akana beach just in time.

 

Road Block

The local indigenous people of Rapa Nui kicked out the official park administration and seized it to give point to their political demands. I understand they want to administer the park themselves. Currently, a nationwide organization in charge for all national parks, CONAF, is handling that. The installed road blocks, but normally let tourists pass.

 

Post of Indigenous People
Post of Indigenous People

 

Ahu Spotting

There are several maps available, and they slightly differ. That makes it cumbersome to spot some of the ahus.

Is This an Ahu ? The ocher Boulder could be a Part of a Maoi. But then, it is not on the Map...
Is this an Ahu ? The ocher boulder next to the stone wall could be a part of a maoi. But then again, it is  on  none of my maps…

 

Ahu Ura Uranga Te Mahina

Ahu Ura Uranga Te Mahina
Ahu Ura Uranga Te Mahina

 

Ahu Ura Uranga Te Mahina
Ahu Ura Uranga Te Mahina

 

Ahu Akahana

Ahu Akahana
Ahu Akahana

 

Ahu Akahana: Small Moai
Ahu Akahana: Small Moai

 

More Japanese Tourists at Ahu Akahana -- this time without Umrella
More Japanese tourists at Ahu Akahana — this time without umrella

 

Ahu Runga Va’e

Ahu Runga Va'e
Ahu Runga Va’e
Ahu Runga Va'e
Ahu Runga Va’e: Long-eard Moai with  fine facial features lying on its nose