Ahu Tahai and Ahu Vai UriThe first day, we saw some of the moai that are located close to town – in fact, they are right in front of the Mana Nui Inn (we could see some from our balcony!).  We saw Ahu Tahai, Ahu Akapu, and Ahu Tautira.  It was a great introduction, and

Ahu TongarikiEaster Island, or Rapa Nui, is only accessible via Santiago, Chile or via Papeete.  Since Chile has enough in and of itself to warrant a trip, we decided to interrupt our French Polynesian vacation with three days in Easter Island.…