This is Jane. Most of you know I’m all about pets. I’ve had butterflies, sea monkeys, ladybugs, Gary (you already know about Gary if you watch Jane’s Daily 3) and fireflies……….. Anyway, I’ve had a lot of pets. But there’s only one problem. You had to let the butterflies free, my sea monkeys died […]
The Gift of the Guide
I’m more of a DIYer when it comes to adventure. I’m in it for the immersive experience, even though the immersive experience can be tedious, boring, fumbling, and wrought with issues. However, on this adventure, I’ve been pleased that we’ve embarked on some portions of the adventure that have been organized by a tour agency […]
Rapa Nui / Easter Island Fire
Sad news from Rapa Nui / Easter Island: a fire has burned Rano Raraku, the crater and source of the Moai stone. Authorities suspect the fire was deliberately set by someone and that it was not an accident. Rapa Nui has had a long and complex history involving the Moai. At times the island has […]
The Kelley Hat – Lost after 16 Years
Several years ago, I traced my love for adventure back to a childhood infatuation with Indiana Jones. Like Indiana Jones, I’ve developed relationships with hats over the years. Hats often lost and recovered by strokes of good luck. For my latest hat, which I had for sixteen years, it’s adventuring days are over. I purchased […]
Wilson Tour of Rano Raraku a.k.a Moai Mountain
Wilson, 8 years old, had run out of patience for the history of the Moai. At our last stop, we turned over to him the GoPro to keep him entertained. This is Rona Raraku through his view.
Swim at Ovahe and Drive Around Rapa Nui
After our visit to Ovahe, we drove all around Rapa Nui. Having our own car and open roads with few tourists made for a relaxing cruise along the coast in our diminutive SUV, a tiny Toyota that makes the RAV4 feel like a Tahoe. We captured some video of the swim at Ovahe and the […]
Sunrise at Tongariki
We woke in the early morning hours on our last day for sunrise with the Moai at Tongariki. We arrived in time for the sunrise, which didn’t disappoint. Though the magic happened behind us as a rainstorm caused a rainbow to appear over the volcanic crater and quarry, Rona Raraku, where the stone for the […]
Hanga Roa Church & Cemetery
At the suggestion of our guide, we visited the Catholic church and the Christian cemetery in Hanga Roa. It turned out to be an interesting excursion. The Catholic church includes elements of the Moai, Polynesia, and the Birdman cult. The mixture created a space uniquely Rapa Nui. In the cemetery, we found the grave memorials […]
Banana Cave Detour on Rapa Nui
When the Covid restrictions on the island impacted our expected itinerary, our guide led us on a short hike detour to a “banana cave”. The cave has archeological significance as a former dwelling, and it’s unique in that banana trees grow inside the cave. It was a quick burst of fun for the kids, something […]
Rapa Nui Foodie
We haven’t had a ton of luck foodwise since arriving in Santiago. It’s not that the food is terrible. I’d just equate most meals, even meals out to eat, as not being impressive. I’ve shared about my joy of cooking and the lack of spices and array of ingredients here, so it seems to just […]