The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

Epilogue

Easter Island Flowers

The last supper is "Restaurant Aloha" It was packed tonight as well. Taxi driver Ferry Munyo (54). Five people, his wife Patricia (48) and Kenji Mogami, who has permanent residence on the Island. The conversation is endless. A ferry with a lovely smile tilts the wine glass saying Tonight is a special night.

Abandoned during the production of Moai at Rano Raraku during the Stone Age of the 17th century. It is a mystery when the Moai statue was built "when", "who" and "for what".

Destroyed in the 18th century by tribal conflicts on the Island, and in all directions due to the Chilean earthquake The TV reports that it was scattered. "I should have seen this earlier."

Kotetsu's one word  

Easter Island is blessed with encounters with people and the weather. The moai statues scattered around the Island were unique and spectacular. The beautiful blue sky and clouds are burning in my eyes on a trip that is more satisfying than I expected. Thank you to everyone who took care of us.

November 27th-December 3rd, 2008

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Yoshimasa Ikeuchi, a traveling iron man.

Crane car and Kotetsu

The best encounter on this trip is this crane car. I happened to know a few hours before leaving the Island. The work of crane cars and the contribution of humans across national borders. The inspiring encounter left the Island as a memory of the best Island tours. Thank you "Moai statue".

Easter Island flowers

Ahu Akibi Moai statue standing toward the sea

Izakaya Kotaro's octopus balls set meal and fried chicken set meal

Taxi driver ferry daughter's family

Islanders move by horse on the Island

Morning market fish counter

Morning market vegetable counter

Mr. Mogami, Patricia, Ferry Munyo, Kotetsu,Me

Visiting an elementary school

Sunset at Tahai Ruins

I learned that the 15 moai statues were created with the cooperation of the Islanders themselves. Many Japanese also participated in the construction. The Moai statue, which was about to disappear from history, was restored for the first time in 200 years. Twice The main character of the world cultural heritage, "Crane Car", found its brave figure in the construction company of the Island.

In 1992, the "Moai Restoration Committee" was contributed by a Japanese company. A custom-made crane car for restoration was sent from Kobe Port to Chile, South America. Then, with the cooperation of the Chilean Navy, it was transported to "Ahu Tongariki" on Easter Island. The transport shows a video of the Island running on the runway. I was so impressed that I forgot to eat and just stared at it.

For lunch on the day of departure, I ordered an octopus ball set meal and an empty fried set meal at the izakaya "Kotaro". After all the taste of Japan fits my tongue. Long waiting time as usual. It can't be helped because the Japanese food is made by Peruvians.

In the meantime, Japanese TV programs (DVD) service.

He is a hard worker and keeps smiling this morning. If you take a taxi to the hotel, it will be in Spanish. I don't understand the language, but it's common to act together every day.

This is also thanks to the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Mogami. According to information from a Japanese travel agency, there are no taxis on the Island, but it is convenient to find a taxi immediately. It's also cheap.

Mr. Mogami nostalgic for a simple Island 10 years ago. The encounter of the trip will be a memorable one for a lifetime. The dinner ended when the second bottle of wine was emptied. The clock is about to reach 1 am. Everywhere on the Islands, it is a daily routine to keep early hours and take a walk in the early morning. It's late at night but late in the morning on this Island. I haven't been to the morning market yet. Tomorrow is the morning market. At 7:00 am, I was awakened and visited the morning market while rubbing my sleepy eyes. Pull up early and head to the hotel. At that time, the horn sounds from behind. "Ferry".

15 moai statues of Ahu Tongariki restored by a Japanese company

Crane car used for restoration in Ahu Tongariki ((Tadano Limited)

Easter Island Flowers

Easter Island Flowers

Kotetsu walking in a flower field in the village

Television showing the restoration of Ahu Tongariki in 1991