The moai are chiefly the 'living faces' (aringa ora) of deified ancestors (aringa ora ata tepuna). The statues still gazed inland across their clan lands when Europeans first visited the island, but most would be cast down during later ...
When we arrive at this very swank bhotel/b, the receptionist was very hesitant to allow me to see the doctor. After some persuasion by Livvy- my tent buddy who accompanied me- she called the Man and told us to take a seat. Minutes later, a large Swede barges into the office saying he is supposed to be in bAringa/b at 3 (bAringa/b is at least a 10 hour drive and it is now 3:30- but knowing my mouth can get me in more trouble here, I say nothing). "You have a problem? ...
