Altiplanico Hotel

So this is where we’ve been staying in Rapa Nui, it’s what’s called an Eco Hotel, I’ll let you figure that one out!

We’ve decided to bring forward our flights to UK and will be departing Buenos Aires on the 07 April, instead of the 09 April 2024. Seating is limited and we’re just hoping we can grab them, will know soon…

Having a quiet day today so we’re calling into the Museo Antropologico this morning, it’s said to be really good so looking forward to that. This afternoon we have a final pre-flight checkup at the hospital, although we already have our ‘Certificado’ for the LATAM Airlines

I have attached pictures of our Hut, Teata Tuki (our guide) and one of the many mealtime companions, who can actually see around bends!

We also had our final checkup at the hospital, at 16:00hrs, and a recast, ready for travelling, we really have to say that the staff are amazing, really friendly, helpful and reassuring. An especial note goes to Fernando. Gutierrez Peña, the orthopaedic surgeon, who was fabulous

Now for some Botany from Lainey…

I’ve never seen such huge hibiscus flowers they’re like dinner plates and all colours! The rest is all our favourite tropical house plants, only bush and tree sized!

There are also mango trees here absolutely dripping with mangos, unfortunately not quite ripe.Read more