Tonala Mexico

Just on the outskirts of Guadalahara is the busy city of Tonala. Displays of porcelain, clay pottery, paper mache and blown glass intrique visitors and shoppers to step inside for a better view. Once there you may have the good fortune of watching the artists in action.

Plaza Hotumatua

This one of the main intersections in the only town on Easter Island, Hanga Roa. And here one of the few moais looking out to sea sits on the sign for the Plaza Hotumatua.

More of the shore

While standing on the point by the dock the view of the coastline is great. The clouds gather around the volcano cones reflecting the sunset and everything seems to glow.

Another beauty

The craggy shoreline of Easter Island doesn't seem as intimidating in the warmth of the sun dipping into the Pacific Ocean.

"Look out!" was all I heard as I scrambled up the hillside hurrying for a spectacular sunset shot of Ahu Tahai. I quickly jumped out of the way and was able to photo the horses as they thundered by. Sometimes the Gods smile upon us.

Tahai sunset

So, it was worth the out-of-breath photography to get this shot. It looks great at sunset and at sunrise. Honestly, that's a phenomenon. I'll put up sunrise later. After all, this is a sunset time, right?

Easter Island Sunsets

I've been trying to decide how to give a tour of this fantastic destination. So I'm going to give everyone a glimpse of how the day ends. Surprise, surprise, surfers come from all over the world to attempt taming the torrid tide. I had no idea this was a surfing destination. More sunsets to come.