There are full time residents on Easter Island. I keep hearing different figures. The range is 3500-5000. Only the decedents of natives can own land so that keeps it small. Our tour guide felt it was crowded at 5K. In earlier times the island apparently got very over populated which caused the deforestation and the civil wars that apparently resulted in the Moai all being pulled down.
I'm just repeating what we heard so don't take any of this as historical fact.
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Glad to hear that my instructions for re-ordering the posts helped out. Enjoyed looking at the photos of Easter Island a second time this morning. Looking forward to keeping up with your voyage.
Hi Michelle, I finally am getting a chance to read my first "blog". It is really a neat way to hear about your trip and travel along. Happy Birthday!!! It sound so wonderful and makes me want to travel again.
Love, Aunt Mary
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