Chile Easter Island Ahu Nau Nau on Anakena Beach

Anakena is 17 km from the main town of Hanga Roa. These moai were found buried in the sand and therefore were more protected from the elements than other moai. By the time we reached the beach, I was sporting a crimson ring of sunburn proving I don't always apply my sunscreen evenly. We admired the moais first - then I ran for cover under the shade of some palm trees while Teresa went swimming with the rest of the tour group.