Post #295401 by Son-of-Kelbo on Wed, Mar 28, 2007 11:49 PM

Great post and info, TS!

I suggest for companion immersion Thor Heyerdahl's AKU-AKU. Dated, true, but nonetheless a fascinating first-hand account of a major chapter in Easter Island's "modern rediscovery", with fascinating first-hand glimpses in to the personalities (and personal agendas) of the descendant population in the mid 20th Century, and generally great storytelling. Heyerdahl's theory that the very first islanders came from western South America (joined by Polynesian navigators later) is still compelling.

And of course the film "Rapa Nui" is another must for the discerning Polynesiac's library, and really brings the visual sense of AKU-AKU to life, with a great score by Stuart Copland, transporting cinematography, great cast, and witty direction.

Great fun that'll take you straight to "The Navel of the World", in spirit.

Cheers and aloha,
SOK

(a different kina' island entirely...)