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Chile, Argentina & Uruguay: Day 6 & 7

January 28, 2011
Sadly it was time to depart Easter Island and head back to the mainland.  The only thing that could break the powerful spell that the Moai had placed on me was knowing that I had two girlfriends in Santiago awaiting my arrival with champagne.  While wandering around the airport I...

Andi’s Pick: Hotel Altiplanico Rapa Nui

January 27, 2011
Hotel Altiplanico Rapa Nui: Easter Island, Chile First Impression Choosing where to stay on Easter Island was a month long process.  I wanted to stay somewhere luxurious, since I was already spoiling myself with this trip to the most remote island in the world.  However, the options were limited to...

Chile, Argentina & Uruguay: Day 5 (Part 2)

January 25, 2011
While I waited for my date Alicia to arrive, I decided to enjoy a couple of piscos as the sun created magic in front of my eyes. One of the things I most love about Easter Island is how uncrowded it is.  It truly felt like I had the entire place...

Chile, Argentina & Uruguay: Day 5 (Part 1)

January 19, 2011
Forward: As I began writing this, I was notified by a follower on Twitter that after reading my Easter Island posts they were inspired enough to book a flight there in one weeks time.  I cannot begin to express how deeply touched I was upon hearing this news, as I...

Chile, Argentina & Uruguay: Day 4 (Part 8)

January 16, 2011
I had no idea how to dress for a "night out on the town" in Easter Island, so I did what most women do when faced with a fashion dilemma -- I donned a little black dress (and to make it a more tropical look I placed a flower behind...