A city cradled in stony arms,
Where Andes rise in snowy charms.
The micro rushes past the gate,
With urban soul and mountain weight.
A, terremoto at the bar,
The evening star seems not so far.
Where bustle meets a quiet view,
And the old world turns to the modern new.
Bella Vista’s art in sight,
A bustling, humming, urban light.
From mountain peak to valley floor,
Santiago leaves you wanting more.
My dream holiday on an Island so far away
I’ve wanted to go there for many a day
‘Kon-Tiki’ film by Thor Heyerdahl caught my eye
Now Easter Island is a destination I dearly want to try
A journey, which would take me over land and sea
But to reach my destination would be a dream for me
Easter Island is located in the Pacific Ocean
I’d need to fly to Santiago de Chile then to Hanga Roa
The Rapa Nui tribe used to inhabit there
No trees are on the Island – isn’t that rare!
At one stage the Island suffered deforestation
This could explain the total devastation
The Island is famed for its archaeological sites
Its monumental statues cause many delights
‘Moai’ are the famous statues with oversized heads
They rest on rock altars ‘Ahu’ their own comfy beds
These incredible stone carvings are heavy and some are very tall
The largest at 86 tonnes would have been a nightmare to haul
To view all the statues I would stay for a day or two
I do hope one day my wish will finally come true
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