Friday, April 6, 2012

Hoppy Easter Blog Hop

Yep, I double scheduled my blog hops. Looking for the Birthday Hop, simply scroll down or check the archive list on the right. :)

Here now is ...
http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/ 
Click on the link below the bright and shiny Hoppy Easter egg to find the list of participating authors and their prizes. The more you visit, the more chances you have to win.

What's in store for you at starrwords? I could talk about my family's Easter  traditions, but I doubt they're much different than many of yours. I could talk about the smooth creamy wonderfulness of a chocolate bunny..... Sorry. Chocolate's as distracting as a shiny new idea sometimes.

Moai decked out in their Easter bonnets
How about a few words about Rapa Nui? I've always found the history and legends of this small Polynesian island interesting. Called Easter Island after the first European contact on Easter Sunday 1722, the land and people have been through trials and downward spirals that would floor many of us today. Yet, they survived war, disease, starvation and backbreaking artistic endeavors. The resulting Moai are fascinating, aren't they? Or...are they the product of ancient aliens?

I won't keep you here any longer with the random thoughts racing through my head right now. Leave a comment telling me if you'd ever like to visit Rapa Nui and add your email below for a chance for an Amazon gift card! If you follow this blog and let me know, you'll get a second entry. All names will be entered into the sibs random generator and the winner chosen April 9th.
Have a Joyous Easter!

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46 comments:

  1. Karen HApril 6, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    I'd love to visit Rapa Nui or any other island in the South Pacific!

    GFC follower - Karen H in NC

    kareninnc at gmail dot com

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  2. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    I would love to go anywhere in the South Pacific! The only other place I have been outside the US is Canada. And while it is very beautiful in Canada I would love to travel the world.
    Thank you for the great giveaway!
    kristinaparmenter51(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. debbieApril 6, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    I would love to visit there. I have always wanted to.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  4. Susan W.April 6, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I would love to visit Easter Island. Or any island for that matter!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    GFC follower Susan White
    suz2(at)cox(dot)net

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  5. Jessica KlangApril 6, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I would definitely liked to visit Rapa Nui if I had the fund to go there. still saving my $$ for my Japan trip.

    thanks for the giveaway & Happy easter day!

    GFC follower anime earth

    jessica
    jessica_klang(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  6. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I would love to go! When do we leave?

    I stalk:
    email: bournmelissa at hotmail dot com
    GFC: Mel Bourn / Melissa

    Havea great Easter!

    Mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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  7. KassandraApril 6, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Would love to visit the South Pacific!

    GFC : Kassandra

    sionedkla@gmail.com

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  8. KristaApril 6, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I would love to visit Rapa Nui. I've watched nature documentaries about the people and they are so fascinating.

    GFC: Krista

    Thanks for doing this giveaway!
    ~Krista
    pinkbonanza{ AT }gmail{ DOT }com

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  9. SavannahApril 6, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Sure I would go :) I follow GFC Savannah Miller

    thanks for the giveaway :)
    savannahm1987@gmail.com

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  10. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    I don't think I would want to visit. The place is too mysterious for me. lol
    I am an email follower:
    Lmackesy at gmail dot com

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  11. Lexie@BookBugApril 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Not sure that would be at the top of my vacation list!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    GFC follower: Lexie@BookBug
    lexie.bookbug at gmail dot com

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  12. Catherine LeeApril 6, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    I would love to visit. It would be so interesting. What a different posting for the Easter Hop!

    I've followed via GFC for a while: Catherine

    catherinelee100 at gmail dot com

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  13. SuzyApril 6, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Don't think I would like to visit, too many other places of intrest to pick from...Have a wonderful Easter!

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  14. Sue SattlerApril 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    That would be a great trip, after I take my trips to Ireland and Scotland...someday.
    GFC - proudarmymom32

    proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  15. OllieApril 6, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    The South Pacific plus a visit to Rapa Nui, that sounds like a great time all round.

    Thank you,

    Ollie Moss
    ollimo91@aol.com

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  16. MegsApril 6, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    I would probably not visit. It would be neat but I have so many other places I would like to go that sound amazing to me ( Austrailia, New Zealand, Alaska, England, Italy, ect) that it doesn't quite make the cut. Thanks for the hop! Happy Easter!

    megy_pooh@yahoo.com

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  17. Liese2April 6, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Actually, my husband and I have put that on our bucket list!
    Thanks so much for the giveaway and have a Happy Easter!
    sqwalker2@hotmail.com

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  18. lizzie starrApril 6, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Thanks for stopping by this hop everyone. It looks like we've all got a lot of travel plans, whether to Rapa Nui or not! I'm sending out a wish we all get to visit the places that call to our hearts!

    Happy Easter!

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  19. cheralynApril 6, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    I would love to visit Rapa Nui. I love to travel.Thanks for the giveaway! Happy Easter! GFC/cheryllynne cheryllynne(at)rocketmail(dot)com

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  20. laurieApril 6, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    i remember learning about rapa nui in school and thinking it was a right shame they cut down All their trees WRECKING their enviroment...i still found it an intresting culture none the less

    laurie

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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  21. bn100April 6, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I've never visited Rapa Nui. It looks like fun.

    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  22. bas1chsApril 6, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    I haven't really heard much about Rapa Nui, but I will definitely add it to my must visit list. Thanks for sharing!

    bas1chsemail at gmail dot com

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  23. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    I'd love to travel to Rapa Nui -- I love to travel, and visiting unique and mysterious places make the trip even better!

    elizabeth @ bookattict . com
    GFC: BookAttict

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  24. SherryApril 6, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    I would love to visit Rapa Nui someday. Thanks for the giveaway.
    GFC - Sherry S.
    sstrode at scrtc dot com

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  25. JulianaApril 6, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Thanks for being part of the Hoppy Hop! Count me in, please! I would love to visit but doubt I would.
    OceanAkers(at)aol(dot)com

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  26. ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬April 7, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Of course, I would love to visit Rapa Nui. I love adeventures!
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  27. Gimme The ScoopApril 7, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Actually until recently I had never heard of Rapa Nui but it sounds like a terrific place to go see and yes I would love to hope to make it there one day!

    gimmethescoopreviews@gmail.com

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  28. nancyApril 7, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    I would rather revisit Rome and see more of Italy. Not so original but there it is. Count me in on your prize.

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  29. Deb PelletierCApril 7, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    I would have liked to visit Rapa Nui years ago,but not now. Happy easter.Deb P
    Follow on email. r.d1@myfairpoint.net

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  30. UnknownApril 7, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I'd love to visit Rapa Nui! it looks beautiful.

    Happy Easter!!!

    morris.crissy@gmail.com

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  31. AnneApril 7, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I would. I was actually scheduled to go on a cruise which stopped there (or we were to tender in) but I had to cancel because my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer (she is now a 20 year survivor).

    acm05atjuno.com

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  32. LisaApril 7, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    I love traveling & Rapa Nui sounds fascinating. Happy Easter.

    Lisa
    Wolphcall(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  33. DovileApril 7, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    I'd like to visit Rapa Nui, I'd like to see the sculptures.

    Thanks for the chance!

    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

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  34. DovileApril 7, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    GFC follower (Dovile)

    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

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  35. lily sawyerApril 7, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    happy Easter. please enter me in your contest

    yinyang1062 at yahoo dot com

    thanks

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  36. Cathy MApril 7, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    I would love to visit Easter Island some day.

    Thanks for participating in the blog hop.

    gfc follower
    Cathy m
    caity_mack at yahoo dot com

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  37. PamApril 7, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I'd definitely love to visit Rapa Nui.

    GFC: VanillaOrchids

    Happy Easter, and thank you for the giveaway.

    Pam
    vanillaorchids69(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. Brandi SlaterApril 7, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I would love to visit Rapa Nui :) Happy Easter! Thanks for being part of the blog hop!

    flava_sava_chick@yahoo.com

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  39. Linda HendersonApril 7, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    I've always wanted to go to an island so I'd love to visit Rapa Nui. Thank you so much for the giveaway and I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend.

    GFC as seriousreader

    seriousreader at live dot com

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  40. UnknownApril 8, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Awesome giveaway!!! I follow you GFC Nikki!! Have a great easter!!

    viajeradelmar@aol.com

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  41. KrysykatApril 8, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    I'd love to visit Rapa Nui, that would be awesome :)
    GFC- Krysta Banco

    Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com

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  42. JessSApril 8, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    I'm not sure if I'd like to visit it, there are so many other places I really want to go to as well! Thanks for the giveaway!

    jessicamariesutton(at)msn(dot)com

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  43. Rae M.April 8, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    I'd love to visit it (along with so many other places). There's always a drastic difference between seeing something in a picture and seeing it and real life. And you never really realize unitl you see it. SO given the chance, yeah I'd love to go!

    Thanks!
    GFC follower - Rae M.
    rae.gwendy(at)gmail(dot)com

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  44. ZApril 8, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I would love to go see those stautes and stand in wonder and try to figure out how they came to be. I follow now by GFC.
    Z
    Seawitch Reviews @ yahoo.com

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  45. Heather ThurmeierApril 8, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    I'd love to visit Easter Island one day. I can only imagine how beautiful it is to see the statues up close! Hoppy Easter! hthurmeier @ gmail.com

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  46. Shannon LeighApril 8, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Happy Easter!

    Shannon Leigh
    author_shannon_leigh at hotmail dot com

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