It was the most impressive row of Moai
I'd had fun looking around, but now it was time to have a final ride around the island. Houses that look like Scottish crofts - a hemisphere away
It was birthday party time at the house - Elias was celebrating his 40th
What can only be described as a bin full of food had been simmering slowly on the outdoor barbecue
The trees had been strung with lights, creating quite a psychedelic effect
A Birthday cake made an appearance
I didn't manage to stay awake until the end of the party, sloping off to bed around 2.00am - these
Rapa Nui know how to party

In the morning, all was quite as I took the bike back to the shop
This is the front view of the house, not the shop!
Elias gave me a ride to the airport, his hospitality had been fantastic, and I was presented with a shell and feather necklace, which I didn't manage to find out what the significance of it is.

I looked a bit odd, going through security with this big necklace and my bike gear.
My lasting memories of this beautiful island are of the fantastic people who live there who are so generous and hospitable, and the wonderful sights from the incredible Moai to the beautiful sunsets.
I'd had a great evening's ride last night, making the most of the sunset