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Australia: Uluru, Ayers Rock

The famous sandstone monolith stands 348 metres high and, like an iceberg, has most of its bulk below the surface.

It is located 440 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. 40 kilometres to the west of Uluru/Ayers Rock is Kata Tjuta, also known as The Olgas. This massive pile of rock domes dates back 500 million years.

Both Uluru and Kata Tjuta have great aborioginal cultural significance for the Anangu traditional landowners, who lead walking tours that inform about the local flora and fauna, bush foods and the Aboriginal Dreamtime stories of the area.

Watarrka National Park, encompassing Kings Canyon, lies 300 kilometres to the north-east of Uluru and 310 kilometres west of Alice Springs. Kings Canyon has 300-metre-high sandstone walls, walking trails, palm-filled crevices and views across the desert.



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Barcelona #5 - Walking Tour at L'Eixample


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Built in one remarkable burst of creative energy in the second half of the 19th century, when the old city walls were demolished, L’Eixample—the name means “extension” or “enlargement” in Catalan—was the brainchild of engineer/urban planner Ildefons Cerdà, who designed a grid for the industrial magnates of the time to fill in with their exuberant art nouveau homes and apartments. It’s an area filled with delightful discoveries in stained glass, wrought iron, polychrome ceramic tile, and carved stone.

Start your walk at Antoni Gaudí’s (1) Sagrada Família church (Carrer deMallorca 401); everybody does. (See “
Must-Dos” for a detour to the Hospital de Sant Pau.) Take Carrer Mallorca from there to where it meets Avinguda Diagonal, turn right, and walk west along the Diagonal to the Passeig de Gràcia. Along the way, on the right at Avinguda Diagonal 416-420, is the (2) Casa de les Punxes (House of the Spikes), the turreted, Gothic-quoting apartment building by Gaudí’s contemporary, Puig i Cadafalch. Farther along, at Avinguda Diagonal 373 on the left, poke a nose into (3) the Palau Baró de Quadras, also Puig i Cadafalch’s, built as an aristocratic family home, now headquarters for the cultural foundation Casa Asia (www.casaasia.es).

Turn left on the Passeig de Gràcia—L’Eixample’s fashionable central artery. Two blocks down, on the left, at Carrer de Provença 261-265, is the (4) Casa Milà, also known as “La Pedrera” (the stone quarry), with its wavy walls like ocean waves in stone. Allow at least an hour to explore this UNESCO World Heritage site (see “
Must-Dos”) before continuing down avenue to (5) Casa Batlló (Passeig de Gràcia 43, on the west side—another Gaudí masterpiece (www.casabatllo.es). The façade is covered in mosaics of colored tiles, with wrought-iron balconies like rows of grinning skulls; one apartment, the lobby, and rooftop are open to the public. (Tip: Compared to “La Pedrera,” the admission ticket is a bit expensive for what you get to see.) Next door, at Passeig de Gràcia 41, is Puig i Cadafalch’s (6) Casa Amatller, where you can explore the first-floor exhibition space for free—and buy some of Barcelona’s best chocolate. Antoni Amatller, who commissioned the house, was heir to one of the oldest chocolatiers in Europe.

Retrace your steps to Carrer d’Aragó, and walk one block west to the Rambla deCatalunya. On the way, at Aragó 255, is the (7) Fundació Antoni Tàpies (
www.fundaciotapies.org), a cultural center and museum established by one of Barcelona’s best-known modern painters. The building, an early work in the evolution of Catalan modernism, was originally the Montaner i Simon publishing house; publishing was—and still is—an important part of Barcelona’s culture and economy, Turn left on Rambla de Catalunya and stroll down this divided boulevard, lined with boutiques and cafés, to the (8) Plaça de Catalunya—the heart of the city—where you end your walk.

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Barcelona #4 - Walking Tour at The Waterfront


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This part of the old city brings you to the water-to the medieval age of Barcelona's maritime empire, and the rebirth of its modern waterfront.

From the Plaça de Catalunya, walk east to Via Laietana and turn right toward the port. Turn left at Plaça de Lluis Millet to Domènech i Montaner's (1) Palau de la Música Catalana at Palau de la Música 4-6 (www.palaumusica.org). An over-the-top confection of ornamental brick, friezes and marble sculpture, mosaic tile, and stained glass, it's one of the most important modernista works in Barcelona. Take the guided tour in English on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Return to Via Laietana, turn left on Carrer de la Princesa and right on Carrer de Montcada. The street is lined with the 14th-century noble houses built when Barcelona was a Mediterranean power, most of them now museums and galleries. The (2) Museu Picasso at Carrer de Montcada 15-23 (www.museupicasso.bcn.es) occupies three adjoining palaces; the core of the collection is his series of paintings based on "Las Meninas" by Velázquez. Farther down, at Carrer de Montcada 12-14 on the opposite side, are the (3) Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària (www.museutextil.bcn.es) and the (4) Museu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Pre Colombí—both with pleasant courtyard cafés.
At the end of Carrer de Montcada, on the right, is (5) Santa Maria del Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria 1). The church suffered heavily during the civil war, but retains an awe-inspiring beauty; note that it's closed to visitors 1:30-4:30 p.m. and after 8:00 p.m. (see "Must-Dos"). Turn left, and make a short detour up the tree-shaded Passeig del Born to explore the (6) Mercat del Born at Plaça Comercial; inspired by Les Halles in Paris. Recent restoration work uncovered remains of a section of the city dating to the Bourbon occupation in the 18th century. The market is now a cultural center and a venue for performances and exhibitions.

Take the Carrer d'Espaseria from the front portal of Santa Maria del Mar to the (7) Plaça del Palau, turn right on Passeig d'Isabel II, and walk to the ornate Central Post Office at Plaça d'Antoni López, where Via Laietana ends at the Passeig de Colom. En route, at Passeig d'Isabel II 7, you pass (8) La Llotja—the stock exchange—the earliest sections of which date to the 14th century. Cross the Passeig de Colom to (9) Roy Lichtenstein's sculpture "Barcelona Head," and walk east and then south along the Passeig de Joan de Borbó past the (10) Palau de Mar—the only building of Barcelona's old port still standing, now home to the Museu d'Història de Catalunya at Plaça de Pau Vila 3 (www.mhcat.net)—to where the mini-grid of (11) Barceloneta begins on the left.

This working-class barrio was once the fishermen's quarter; its narrow streets have some of the city's cheapest and best tapas bars and seafood restaurants. At the far end of the barrio begins the first of Barcelona's public beaches, stretching nearly three miles (4.8 kilometers) along the Passeig Marítim to the north.

Return toward the Passeig de Colom, turn left, and walk along the (12) Moll d'Espanya waterfront park and marina. At the far end, at Port Vell, where cruise boats depart for tours of the harbor, cross the footbridge to the Plaça del Portal de la Pau and the (13) Monument Colom. Nearly 200 feet (61 meters) high, the monument was erected for the Universal Exhibition in 1888; the statue of Columbus points—a classic misdirection—out to sea, to North Africa, and not North America. Take the elevator inside to the top, for a fine view of the port.

If time permits, cross the roundabout and visit the fascinating (14) Museu Marítim at Avinguda de les Drassanes (www.museumaritimbarcelona.com); if not, take Las Ramblas up to the Plaça de Catalunya to end your walk.

Source:
Info from http://travel.nationalgeographic.com

Barcelona #3 - Walking Tour at Ciutat Vella


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This walk takes in part of medieval Barcelona, filled with detours and labyrinths of narrow streets and small squares, easy to get lost in; you’ll need the better part of a day to do it properly.

From Plaça deCatalunya, walk south on (1) Las Ramblas, the long promenade to the port—filled at all hours with strollers, human statues, con artists, fortune tellers, and portrait painters. Carrer de Bonsuccés, the second street on the right, affords a worthwhile detour through (2) El Raval—until recently one of the city’s darker and more dangerous areas, now a funky ethnic mix approaching gentrification—to the (3) Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona, at Plaça dels Àngels 1 (
http://www.macba.es/).

Return to Las Ramblas and continue south. Turn left on Carrer de la Portaferrissa, and right on Carrer de Petritxol. This short street lined with galleries, art supply shops, and chocolatiers leads to the 14th-century Gothic church of (4) Santa Maria del Pi (Plaça del Pi), a serenely simple space with a single wide nave and superb stained glass; the adjacent Plaça Sant Josep Oriol has an artists’ market on weekends. Resist—for now—the warren of Barri Gòtic streets behind the church, return to Las Ramblas, and continue south.

Pass the (5) Palau de la Virreina on the right, at Las Ramblas 99—a baroque palace built for the ex-viceroy of Peru, now housing the municipal department of culture. Next door, join the throngs of shoppers and casual noshers in the 167-year-old (6) Mercat de Sant Josep (la Boqueria) produce market, at Las Ramblas 91. A block farther on is the (7) Gran Teatre delLiceu (opera house), opposite the Metro station at Las Ramblas 51-59. Tip: guided tours are in Spanish, but at 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1 p.m., you can explore the main building on your own. Continue down Las Ramblas to the (8) Palau Güell at Carrer Nou de Las Ramblas 3-5, the grand residence Gaudí designed for his immensely wealthy patron Eusebi Güell.

Cross the promenade and wander into the (9) Plaça Reial, a classical square of mid-19th-century apartments, with towering palm trees, Gaudí street lamps, and a ground-floor arcade of shops and restaurants. On Sundays the square has a coin and stamp market. Leave the Plaça Reial through the arch on the north side, turn right on Carrer de Ferran, and walk up to the (10) Plaça de Sant Jaume, the heart of the Barri Gòtic. On the right side of the square, at Plaça Sant Jaume 1, is the (11) City Hall—the Ajuntamentor Casa de la Ciutat; on the left, at Plaça Sant Jaume 4, is the (12) Palau de la Generalitat, seat of the government of Catalonia.

From the Plaça, take Carrer de Jaume I to the (13) Museu d’Història de la Ciutat (Plaça del Rei 7-9: see "
Must-Dos"); allow an hour to discover Roman-era Barcelona. From the (14) Saló del Tinell and (15) Plaça del Rei, where you exit the museum, walk through the lovely courtyard of the (16) Palau del Lloctinent (“viceroy’s palace”), to the back of (17) the Catedralde Santa Eulàlia (Plaça de la Seu). Walk around to the Catedral’s square—where sardanes folk dances take place on Sunday mornings—and explore (if you dare) the narrow streets off the square leading into the Barri Gòtic.

Leave the square by Carrer de Bisbe toward the Avingudadel Portal de l’Angel, with the out-of-place Collegi d’Arquitectes de Catalunya building on your right—a white concrete box with a Picasso-designed frieze, oblivious to its historical surroundings—and stroll up this boutique-lined arcade to the Plaça de Catalunya and the end of the walk. On the way, turn right at the third corner for a quick detour to (18) 4Gats at Carrer de Montsió 3—a turn-of-the-20th century bohemian café and art circle that mounted the first solo exhibition for a promising young hanger-on named Pablo Picasso.

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Info from http://travel.nationalgeographic.com

Information about Spain


Art: Snowing all over Spain

Country Information
Form of Government: Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy
Area: 504,782 sq km
Population: 44 million
Religion: Catholic 80%
Political Institutions: Provinces and autonomous regions.
King: Juan Carlos I President: José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.
Languages: Spanish is the official language. Other languages are officially recognized in their areas, Catalan (Catalonia, Spain, Valencia - here it is called Valencian). Aranese in the Val d'Aran (Lleida province), Basque in the Basque Country and areas in Navarra, and Galician in Galicia.

Cost of Living
Cheap meal: 10 €
ning in restaurants: 30 €
Accommodation: between 22 and 36 €
Middle-range hotel: 60 €

Currency
There is no limit to the amount of money you can transfer from foreign bank accounts into Spain. You can enter the country or take up to a limit of around 6000 euros without declaring them.
Credit cards and travelers checks are recommended to pay your expenses. They can be used to pay for different items or to get cash at many banks.

Tipping
Law requires restaurants include tip in the total price. However tipping is common in bars, hotels, restaurants and taxis, depending on the customers satisfaction, usually between 10% - 15%.

Cuisine
The food in Spain is one of its strengths. Wherever you go you will find a great variety of dishes from the area. Dishes are made from meat or fish, soups or even the most varied sweets. There's so much to choose from that you will never finish tasting them all.

Among the dishes you'll find the famous Valencian paella, andalusian gazpacho, asturian beans, or bread with tomato.

Drinking wine is very common. In all regions, you will find a wine that is perfect to accompany your meals. Among them we highlight: Rioja, the Ribera del Duero, Penedes ... among others. Other drinks are champagne, and beer, but by far the best known is the sangria.


Photo: Nightlife in Spain


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Barcelona #2 - Some Information about Barcelona

In a privileged position on the northeastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population. It is also the capital of Catalonia, 1 of the 17 Autonomous Communities that make up Spain.

The capital of Catalonia is unequivocally a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographic location but also and above all because of its history, tradition and cultural influences. The documented history of the city dates back to the founding of a Roman colony on its soil in the second century B.C. Modern Barcelona experienced spectacular growth and economic revival at the onset of industrialization during the second half of the 19th century. The 1888 World's Fair became a symbol of the capacity for hard work and the international outlook projected by the city. Culture and the arts flourished in Barcelona and in all of Catalonia; the splendor achieved by Catalonian modernism is one of the most patent displays.

Barcelona is one of the nicest cities to visit. Its museums, theatres, art galleries and nightlife are of an impressive high standard. Besides that, this art and design centre has a lot of interesting sights to offer to its visitors.

Spring is the best time to visit Barcelona, you will expect the temperature of about 20 DegC and it is just a nice weather to walk around the city. Be take note as well, during summer, it can get very hot and humid and crowded, due to the tourists and cultural events taking place in September.

There are two official languages spoken in Barcelona: Catalan, generally spoken in all of Catalonia, and Castillian Spanish. The city of Barcelona has a population of 1.510.000, but this number spirals to more than 4.000.000 if the outlying areas are also included.


Place: Gothic Quarter


Place: Las Ramblas Promenade


Place: Main Pedestrian Promenade


Place: Near the Templo de la Sagrada Familia


Place: North Entrance to Parc de la Ciutadella


Place: Oceanarium

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Barcelona's Photo from travel.nationalgeographic.com
(B)
Information about Barcelona from www.sprachcaffe.com

Barcelona #1

When say about Barcelona, the first thing come into my mind is:-

THIS!!!

and THEM!!!

and THE EXCITEMENT MOMENT OF GLORY!!!

If you are first time visiting the city of Barcelona in Spain, you certainly will attract with its fantastic tastes. Barcelona is the city known for its history, impressive culture, aesthetic opulence, fabulous monuments, fantastic modernist architecture works, museums & art galleries, and on top of above all, is their people.
Why I say so??? More to share in coming Posts...

Main Tourist Destinations in SPAIN

According to Instituto de Turismo de España, Spain tourist destinations can be divide into 5 categories:-

1. Coasts


Coasts: Brava, Maresme, Garraf, Dorada, Valencia, Blanca, Calida, Almeria, Tropical, Del Sol, De La Luz, Rais Baixas, Da Morte, Artabro, Rias Altas, Verde, De Cantabria, and Vasca

2. Autonomous Regions



Regions: P. Asturias, Pais Vasco, Cantabria, Galicia, Navarra, La Rioja, Castilla Y Leon, Cataluna, Aragon, Madrid, Extremadura, Castilla La Mancha, C. Valenciana, I. Baleares, R. Murcia, and Andalucia.


3. Great Cities


Cities: Santiago De Compostela, Bilbao, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Salamanca, Madrid, Valencia, Cordoba, Sevilla, and Granada.

4. World Heritage Cities



Cities: Santiago De Compostela, Salamanca, Segovia, Tarragona, Avila, Alcala De Henares, Toledo, Cuenca, Caceres, Eivissa, Merida, and Cordoba.

5. National Parks


National Parks: Islas Atlanticas De Galicia, Picos De Europa, Ordesay Monte Perdido, Aigues Tortes I Estany De Sant Maurici, Monfrague, Tablas De Daimiel, Cabaneros, Archipielago De Cabrera, Donana, Sierra Nevada, Timanfaya, Caldera De Taburiente, Teide, and Garajonay.

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Spain Tourist Destinations from www.spain.info

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The Instituto de Turismo de España (TURESPAÑA) is that Administrative unit of the Central Government in charge of promoting Spain abroad as a tourism destination.

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Iguazu Waterfall - New 7 Wonders?

Iguazu Falls, in Iguazu River, are one of the world's largest waterfalls. They extend over 2,700 m (nearly 2 miles) in a semi-circular shape. Of the 275 falls that collectively make up Iguassu Falls, "Devil's Throat" is the tallest at 80 m in height. Iguazu Falls are on the border between the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones, and are surrounded by two National Parks (BR/ARG). Both are subtropical rainforests that are host to hundreds of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.

The Iguazu Waterfall is a true wonder of nature and is heralded as the most beautiful waterfall in the world by many visitors. The waterfall is located right at the border of the countries of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay about an hour and a half flight from Buenos Aires.

The waterfall itself is physically located in Argentina, but it is very common to also visit the Brazilian side as well. On the Argentinean side of the waterfall you can walk right around the falling water, take a boat tour to the mouth of the waterfall, and explore the National Park next to the waterfall. On the other hand, the Brazilian side offers beautiful panoramic views and displays the full splendor of the wonder of the world.

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Iguazú Falls is undoubtedly the most visited place in Misiones and one of the most imposing natural attractions in Argentina, and why not in South America. Together with Nahuel Huapi National Park in Patagonia, it is one of the most frequented tourist sites. In guarani language, the term "Iguazú" means "great waters". It was discovered in 1541 by Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and established in 1984 as Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Situated in Iguazú National Park, some 20 km. from Puerto Iguazú in the north of the province, these falls are shared by Brazil and Argentina. Iguazú river is born in Paraná state in Brazil, and after crossing 1,200 km. on a plateau where it receives several affluents, it reaches a fault forming a crack in the interleaved layers of sandstone and basalt where the river runs.

This river runs through a smooth geography until it reaches a series of faults, and suddenly an 80 m. canyon in the Devil's Throat where the water produces a thundering sound and then drains into the Parana river.

A legend says that a big snake called "Boi" lived in the river. To calm its ferocity, aborigines sacrificed a woman every year as an offering. But once a brave guarani aborigin kidnapped the woman and saved her from the traditional rite escaping through the river. Boi burst in anger, bent its body and split the river forming the cataracts separating the man and the woman.

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Itinerary In Brief

Country: Chile
Trip Details: 4days/3nights

Hotels Available:
(1) Hotel Otai (
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(2) Hotel Gomero (
http://www.chilediscover.com/hotel1.asp?id=808&source=CHD)
(3) Altiplanico Rapa Nui (
http://www.rapanui.cl/english/rapanui/index.htm)

Price Range: USD $150 - $2000

Day 1: Hanga Roa On arrival at Mataveri airport you will experience a traditional reception with flower necklaces. A short transfer takes you to your hotel. We recommend you to use the remainder of the day to visit the church of the village; among the various statues there you will find traditional Roman Catholic symbols together with indigenous ones. The artesanal market and the local museum are located next to the church. In the museum you can marvel at the reproductions of Rapa Nui artefacts; the originals were removed from the island.

Day 2: Anakena Breakfast. Today you will learn more about the fascinating history of Rapa Nui. After leaving Hanga Roa, we drive to the south along the coastal road. You will have views of the Poike Peninsula and the whole coastline consisting of black volcanic rock. We will make our first stop in Vaihu to visit archaeological sites. On the road to the next stop we will pass several moais, lying along the street indicating the "Camino de los Moais", the "Trail of the Moais" on which they were maneuvered to their destinations.

At Ranu Ra-raku - the quarry where all moais were sculpted - we will have a pic-nic lunch, and afterwards we will start walking up the Ranu Raraku volcano. You certainly will be impressed by our next highlight -the restored giant Ahu Tongariki and its 15 moais, which are the largest worship site on the island. Continuing on our excursion, we will take a small break to visit two beaches, one of them being Ova-he, a small bay with a cave and nearly pink-colored sand; after another short drive we will reach Anakena with its white sandy beach and coconut palm trees inviting you to rest in the sand and swim in the warm Pacific water. Drive back to Hanga Roa. (Box Lunch)

Day 3: Ceremonial Village Orongo Breakfast. From Hanga Roa it is a 30 minute drive to the volcano Rano Kau with the ceremonial village Oron-go. You will be surprised by the perfect round shape of the crater lake. Orongo is the ceremonial center of the cult to the bird-man "Hombre Pajaro", which started when the "Short Ears" stopped building moais. Your guide will explain this "new" culture of the island and show you the petroglyph images of Tanga Manu (bird man), Make Make (the god who created him) and Komari (a fertility symbol). This site commands a view of three small islets in the Pacific: Motu Nui, Moto Kau, Moto Iti. You will have the rest of the day for your leisure and relaxation.

Day 4: Departure Breakfast. Transfer to airport in time to board the flight to Santiago.

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http://www.viator.com/tours/Easter-Island/Vaihu-Moias-and-Anakena-Beach-Full-Day-Easter-Island-Tour/d306-3452IPC301

(B) http://www.chilediscover.com/tours/trip.asp?id=1824
(C) http://www.portalrapanui.cl/

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Easter Island History

Easter Island History – The Island Itself
Many people have found Easter Island history very fascinating! On Easter Sunday, April 5, 1722, a Dutch sea captain named Jacob Roggeveen landed his ship on an island known as Te Pito o Te Henua, meaning “The Center of the World.” Captain Roggeveen renamed the island Easter Island. Located 2200 miles (3500 kilometers) off the coast of Chile, it is the world’s remotest inhabited island. The island is 63 miles in size with three extinct volcanoes; but technically speaking, the island is a single massive volcano that rises over 10,000 feet from the ocean floor! Once a luscious refuge for migratory birds and wildlife, the island has now been stripped of its native forest due to overpopulation and improper farming techniques. At first, Polynesian travelers from the Marquesas, or Society Islands, populated the island. These inhabitants carried with them rich religious and artistic cultures. As the population increased, the food chain broke, resulting in famines and even cannibalism. Those who survived were left to the mercies of slave traders from other lands and governmental domination by Peru and Chile. The onslaught also brought various devastating diseases.



Easter Island History – Cultural Development
The cultural development on the island has been fodder for widespread speculation. Since the island consists of volcanic rock, the early inhabitants quarried the material into giant statues, some as tall as 14 feet, 6 inches and weighing about 14 tons. This was the reason for the depletion of the rich forestry. The villagers used the trees to transport these giant rocks all over the island as early as AD 700. Most of the surviving statues are lined up all along the shoreline facing out to sea. Their faces and bodies resemble similar statues in Polynesia but have evolved uniquely. The statue cult symbolized male dominance and power throughout the societal structure of the inhabitants; not only signifying power and stature, the natives believed they were indwelled by a sacred spirit. Worldwide knowledge of Easter Island’s strange statues has fueled many interesting theories, all of which have no scientific backing. One man wrote that armadas carrying elephants had been blown off course by typhoons and ended up on the island. The man goes on to claim that the elephants were then used as the muscle behind the movement of the monuments. A man by the name of Tom Gary suggested that Easter Island transmitted energy to Mexico and South America. He suggests that messages found on the statues are diagrams explaining how copies can be made in three-dimensions. Then there is the sunken city group (the same people who believe in Atlantis) who theorize that Easter Island is actually a sunken continent. Modern exploration with the use of sonar has proven this theory to be false. Of course, we can’t leave out the space travelers. Yes, the same ones who built the pyramids in Egypt stopped in at Easter Island and made all those statues. Authors have also written books about the island without actually visiting, neglecting to do their homework.


Easter Island History – The New Age Draw
New Agers are enthralled by places like Easter Island, the pyramids, and Stonehenge. There have even been claims of mystic energy fields and alien influence. The mysteries of this ancient civilization have caused theories to form and today many New Agers consider it to be a very spiritual place. The statues that look out to sea are a poignant reminder that man is forever searching and seeking a place of peace and harmony. Despite whatever meaning the early builders may have originally had for these figures, only a sense of loss and hopelessness remains.


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The Most Beautiful Places In Our Lovely World

The Inca City of Machu Picchucountry, Sigiriya, The Mosque of Djenné, El Tajin, Baalbek, Nightlife on The Djemaa Elfna Square, The Pagoda of Shwedagon, The Tasmania Island, Giant Sequoias, The Sagrada Familia, The Karnak Temple, The Wulingyuan Rocky Peaks, The Baikal Lake, The Uluru Giant Monolith at Ayers Rock, The Reims Cathedral, The Neuschwanstein Castle, The Plitvice Park and Its Waterfalls, The Aeolian Islands and The Stromboli, The Canaima Park and The Salto Angel Waterfalls, The Alhambra, The Louvre Museum, The Komodo Island, The Kremlin and The Saint Basil the Blest Cathedral, The Colorful Waters of The Jiuzhaigou River, A Nil Cruise between Luxor and Assuan, Hindu fervour at The Banks of the Ganges at Varanasi, The Mont Saint-Michel, The Meteors: Monasteries Built on Rocky Peaks, The Acropolis and The Parthenon, The Hassan II Mosque, The Kilauea and the Hawaii Volcanoes, The Buddhistic Temple of Borobudur, Milford Sound and The Mitre Peak, The Giants' Causeway, The Limestone Basins at Huanglong, The Piana Rocky Inlet and the Girolata Gulf, The Yellowstone National Park, The Maya City of Chichen Itza, The Vatican and The Saint Peter's Basilica, Moai Statues of The Easter Island, The Cappadocia and the Goreme Valley, The Rice Terrace Fields of Banaue, The Caves of Carlsbad, The Perito Moreno Glacier, The Galapagos Archipelago, The Galapagos Archipelago, Lunar Scenery at the South of Altiplanoand the Colourful Lagoons, White Immensity of Antarctica, The Ngorongoro Crater, Fjords and the Preikestolen Cliff, Pagan, the Thousand Pagodas Plain, The Bora-Bora Island, The Halong Bay, The Abu Simbel Temple, The Salar of Uyuni, The Niagara Waterfalls, The amazonian Virgin Forest, The Great Coral Reef, The Victoria Waterfalls, The Big Wall of China, The Great Canyon of Colorado, The Pyramids and the Sphinx, The Iguazu Waterfalls, The Inca City of Machu Picchu ... ...

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