10 things that frustrate me about living on Easter island!!

For 13 years I have lived on Rapa Nui - Easter Island, Join Marc Shields and his dry sense of humor as he talks about the things which frustrate like about living on this small isolated island.
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[@letzrock1675]

Always love the lighthearted humor you add to your videos!

[@RapaNuiLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@indefinitehiatus2473]

This is a tropical paradise and i think it’s the perfect habitat for me, as soon as I turn 18 I’m packing my bags and leaving for Easter island ✨✨

[@garthbutler7750]

I liked that idea but look in to it because Very few outsiders are allowed to live on the island

[@blazing5925]

learn spanish

[@leonardofoggetti4282]

You’re not even 18 you don’t know anything about real life. Stop saying this bullishit

[@GlenandAnna]

Oh man! I can see the frustration. Loved this insight on Rapanui life bro

[@RapaNuiLife]

Yeah bro super frustrating at times but I love living here all the same. Thanks for watching and how you all good in NZ.

[@seankelly8998]

I’m glad you have your humour, to help with your frustration! 😎

[@neverfix5386]

Hope one day I'll be able to explore Rapa Nui island by myself! Greetings from Ukraine!

[@roots14808]

💀💀💀💀💀🇷🇺💀💀💀💀💀

[@stevemccormick1200]

Great video Mark! as always...There is so much we all take for granted. Maybe your next video should highlight what you have there, that we don't have, to reflect and appreciate, even though your channel as a whole makes that very self evident. Merry Xmas and a happy New Year to you and your family and hope things get better. Much love brother!

[@doumyboy]

Oh my god very funny! Even as a tourist I experienced some of your frustrations. On about 2 weeks, there was 2 long power outages (one just the night before I left Rapanui). I was in the village and I had to take a taxi to go back to my room because I couldn't see anything. The internet, it takes me like 15 minutes to send a picture to my girlfriend and other friends in Montreal hahaha! I think it's still satellite internet in Rapanui. A bicycle without shocks forget that, holes everywhere! The opening hours of the stores are also very different. In the afternoon, mostly every places are closed and reopened only around 4-5pm. I can understand what you could experience because it's really different for a tourist who will go back home after their trip but in your case, you live there all year round. I remember fruits are very expensive but you have access to very good seafood that is very expensive in Canada or other countries. Happiness is in little things they said! :D

[@RapaNuiLife]

Yeah I hear you, I love living here but I do enjoy complaining some times too lol.

[@jonakui]

Loved it. Very educational about Easter Island, as I was beginning to think only those volcanic statues live there. I'm kind of entertaining the idea of moving there to start a fruit garden for the locals there. Thanks, I enjoyed your video very much. From Auckland, NZ. Take care.

[@RapaNuiLife]

Thanks for watching... we have started planting potatoes and corn since the pandemic started. You might want to check out another of my video más called surviving lockdown on Easter island. It’s on my channel. Take care (I am originally from west Auckland)

[@NaldzHobbySide]

Woah.. Thank you for sharing your Living experience there, its a nice video 🙂👍

[@RapaNuiLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@BWJ123]

not to mention nearly breaking my neck on the roof of your van when going on the road/potholes on the day you took me to see the island and stuck me in the back of your van!! All good though what fun including when the radiator over boiled and all the toruists had to get out with me and wait for it to settle. Ruined a good towell taking the cap off!!

[@shineautomotive]

Brilliant video. I have a KZbin channel myself which is focused on cars by am absolutely drawn to this place and hoping to travel there in November this year planning the trip from the uk is so confusing tho. So lovely to see a side to the island like this. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video.

[@RapaNuiLife]

I think you can fly to madrid and then direct to santiago and then 5 hours to the island. Good luck. I hope you can make it one day.

[@shineautomotive]

@@RapaNuiLife This November for sure that’s the plan. The place the people the culture just looks amazing, the potholes not so much :-)

[@natashawalsh2549]

Love it Marc We miss you

[@thecosmicyak1370]

Hey Marc, do you organise the stargazing tours? If so, do you include a long exposure photograph alongside the Moai as part of the tour? I ask as i'm coming in december and would be cool to see!

[@RapaNuiLife]

Yes and yes, feel free to write to us at [e-mail]

[@urso_polar_nz]

You can add to the list that you have to visit at least 4-5 shops to get all your ingredients to put together a basic meal.

[@RapaNuiLife]

There will be a second episode of 10 more I reckon. I barely scratched the surface

[@urso_polar_nz]

@@RapaNuiLife Gold

[@joankittredge2052]

Good exercise to keep you in shape and healthy!

[@extraterrestrialval9711]

So glad i have found your channel,- feel like a kid in a candy store.😂 I suspect i'm gonna be one of your most devoted viewers (when our crazy life allows me to take a pause and just hibernate).🐨P.S. hi from the North-West of Russia.🌍👋🌎😸

[@RapaNuiLife]

Wow, so cool that you are watching all the way from Russia. Thanks for commenting and watching the channel.

[@extraterrestrialval9711]

@@RapaNuiLife my pleasure.😊 Keep filming!🐾🤓🌤️

[@vrglcom]

Oh man.. I have so many questions! With everything going on in the world at the moment and the threat of WW3, we are seriously thinking about leaving our country to move somewhere safe from nuclear war/fallout. 1. How easy would it be to relocate to Easter Island permanently? 2. Can us foreigners buy property there? 3. How much would an average house/bungalow cost? 4. If we can’t buy property, Is there property to rent? 5. What part of the island do you live in and is it the most habitable part of the island? 6. How quickly could we relocate there? 7. How do you even travel there?! 8. If we had a friend that lived in easter island, would we be allowed to just move in with them with no restrictions? 9. Are there plans for star-link internet to be activated there? 10. What documents would we need and who do we have to contact about getting relocated there? I have so many more questions and would appreciate any further help. Would you accept my email to further help us? We are from the uk 🇬🇧

[@wunwun9974]

Same question here from germany 👋🙏

[@EnergiA854]

parasite 😂

[@HealingLightFilms]

Ah yes, I have very fond memories of all the slalom-type of negotiations I would make to avoid the potholes, when I visited in 2018 and 2019.

[@RapaNuiLife]

Hahah Even slaloming won’t get you through them these days.

[@ElectricityTaster]

I like how the van employed a human to tell us it's list of 10 frustrating things about living on Easter Island.

[@amthatmusic]

What a sweet a-frame in the background!

[@ernestg21]

after finishing your video, now i finally thought that we can have lots of business opportunity there 😁😁😁

[@Richardtraveller]

Few reaction: in my language (hungarian) we call the speed bumps as: "lying policeman" 😅 or "seated policeman". Funny, is not it? This waiting time for dentist is nothing actually. 😆 If you come from a half-barbarian country (like me from hungary) actually very easy to handle this. For westerners probably worse. 😆 Short story from hungary in the past: I needed a certificate from a psychiatrist to prove to my new employee that I am not insane. 😊 So. I went to the hospital and asked appointment. It was on 5th of august. At the reception the nurse told me: "No problem. I can give you the next free day on..hmmm.....hmmm....ohh yeah...2th of august." Me: "Ma'am! That was on the last week! Today is 5th!" Nurse: "I said 2th of august. I meant next year...If it is too late go to a private hospital!" 😅 ******* If you think this is a joke in east europe you are wrong. 😆 This is normal. So. Somehow I am not suprised about it. Here we have to wait for 2-3 months for a dentist. 😅 Rapa nui is a very fast place. 😅 ********** Other thing: I am surpised about that how expensive the fruits in lot of countries around the world where they actually growing....and realised that the healthy lifestyle is ALMOST just the "rich" people's lifestyle.... -I meant no offens.

[@RapaNuiLife]

Wow! Is it still like this now even 30 years after communism? I was in Hungary in 2006 and did some caving through the lime caves... amazing experience.

[@Richardtraveller]

It was actually in 2008-2009....but today still problems like this. :) Unfortunately "we" still live in the past 20-25 years before. But not just "we" the whole ex-communist block. Luckily I do not live there anymore. 7 years ago I left my country and travellig the most of times. Anyways. This speed bump there amazing!😅 Like a motocross-field. Hehe Otherwise I am sorry for your loss and procedure with the documents....reminds me totally africa or asia or actually the whole 3. World+ east europe. 😆 ********* Long time ago I wanted to live on the Easter island...but I see how expensive to stay there....need to find another home. 😊

[@ihsanAgaz]

In indonesia speed bumps we call it “ sleeping police “ 🗿

[@LanceKeimig]

Marc, you are just hilarious!

[@twosheafilms]

It must just be that part of the world. I lived in Chile for 3 years and had a pretty rough go at life. A lot of similar frustrations. Great and funny video!

[@RapaNuiLife]

Yeah i guess there is a reason they are called develping countries. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@EnergiA854]

Thanks for the useful information, i thought nobody lived there! Are you rich?

[@catalincatalin587]

In 2007 when I was on Rapa Nui the internet was better than the one in Australia when I moved here in 2013.

[@RapaNuiLife]

Yeah, i think it has not changed since then and our population has like doubled... so the same bandwidth now trying to deal with everyone on there cell phones at the same time..

[@WataaWataa-vx5ep]

How did you get there I have been looking for flights and can’t find anything

[@mocker1]

Still live at Rapa nui? Was thinkin to visit this spring Great guide Btw

[@RapaNuiLife]

Hi, supposedly the island is opening on Feb 3. That’s the official word at least. But knowing the island I would not be surprised if the date gets changed. Nothings certain here.

[@mocker1]

@@RapaNuiLife wow didn’t know it’s closed , Wanted to come bring guitar , maybe play for locals - tourists , do some videos

[@RapaNuiLife]

Awesome bro. When it opens up make sure you come visit! Music and videos are a fantastic idea.

[@craigsmith5360]

What make of drone do you have? Great picture

[@RapaNuiLife]

Sadly my drone is in bottom of the ocean now. It was a phantom 4 pro though. I have a drone video if you want to.chexk it out.

[@cypresstree1699]

Lol.enjoyed it.

[@Adelaide2286]

Do you grow your fruit and veggies, have chooks for eggs? What about being off power grid, by use of captured electricity from in-home solar panels/inverter? No more black outs and finally ? get off 'town water,' have septic tank and big water tanks filled by rainwater from your house roof? Just curious as to whether this actions are viable in your isolated. location

[@lionhearted1969]

I think with the scant vegetation (almost like an arid place), foreigners, especially from countries where lush greenery abound, won't be able to live long in the island without getting bored from seeing the almost monotonous environment every single day. Outside the main town of Hanga Roa, it's almost like you're thousands of miles from civilization as there's no sign of human presence (no houses, no stores, no electric posts, not even farms). I just can't help but wonder, how the natives are able to live their life in such a small and almost barren island and so far away from the closest modern city (Valparaiso) to enjoy the modern comfort in life. Have they ever watched movie in a theater setting? The landscape is quite depressing to look except for the lush vegetation at the center of the island along the main highway. The landscape of Easter Island is very different from most other Pacific islands where, despite their smaller in size, lush vegetation and forested tall mountains are found. I hope Chile will cede this island to the native Rapa Nuis to be their own independent country. I'm sure foreign investors will come and help develop this island and start aggressive reforestation across the island, and help them modernize their infrastructure (telecommunications, roads, highways, education, health, etc.) without compromising their cultural traditions and identity as Rapa Nuis. Rapa Nuis, genetically, are beautiful people and they should be proud of it. Easter Island can be another city state with lots of greenery and preserve the natives' identity like anywhere else in the Polynesian islands.

[@RapaNuiLife]

My wife hopes the same thing but it is not looking likely...have you been looking on google earth? I will have a drone video out in the next few days so I hope you enjoy that.

[@lionhearted1969]

@@RapaNuiLife Yes. I have been visiting countries or islands through Google earth and sometimes, Google street view where available. But videos like yours are better because those are up-to-date pictures of how Easter Islanders live. After reading about this island I start to worry about their future because based on your videos, the Chilean government seems to have very little concern about the island at all in terms of development in infrastructures and industries to improve the lives of the locals. The national government should invest more in Rapa Nui and develop the lands for modern agriculture, put up more sustainable industries, invite foreign investors to build more hotels and invite foreign airlines to fly straight to the island, among others. It's quite amazing to note that the island is more famous than the country itself. Many people know about Easter Island and the moais but maybe more than 2/3 that number doesn't know about Chile. Yes, I'll look forward to your videos. Tnx.

[@cynthiamagluta4753]

@@lionhearted1969 I think this kind of development and tourism would destroy the island and the Rapa Nui culture. This has happened in other parts of the world. Ive been in Rapa Nui 4 years ago and I loved it just the way it were.

[@lionhearted1969]

@@cynthiamagluta4753 Well, if you only see one side of the coin, you won't see how the other side is doing. I am more concerned with the people. I don't think the culture of Rapa Nui and the imposing moais will get destroyed if you create a holistic approach to development. I'm concerned how Rapa Nuis slowly lose their language simply because there's no program that teaches or values their indigenous language and culture. The modern conveniences won't destroy their culture as long as there's a sound and well-thought of program that espouses the preservation and conservation of their culture. I heard that there are less and less natives who can speak their native language and if that happens, their own identity as Rapa Nuis will be gone forever. Because language is an identifying factor of a particular culture. With modern conveniences and institution of holistic programs to preserve their identity, Rapa Nuis wont need to live in isolation like they're not part of the world community.

[@wunwun9974]

Bro better rainy than dry. I would be glad to get enough fresh water.

[@Jayson-2020]

7:52 looks like I should bring you some gopro batteries the next time I come. And if you have a gopro 9 or higher, it's a totally new battery size.

[@jacobtoms3479]

In Colombia the judder bars are called sleeping policeman.

[@RapaNuiLife]

Haha yeah and in the island they call them lomo toro. Like the bull’s back or something like that.

[@urso_polar_nz]

Haha legend!

[@arthurjeremypearson]

Would setting up a rain collection system be impractical? Is there pollution in it you need to be wary of, or maybe it's impractical with all the bird poop everywhere?

[@RapaNuiLife]

We have a water purifyer whixh i am setting up at the mometnt and we do catch quite bit of water.in our tanks also

[@natashawalsh2549]

It our country we call them speed bumps mate

[@RapaNuiLife]

Must be a generational thing. Us oldies call them judabars!

[@felipesoto4901]

Good job tauke

[@RapaNuiLife]

Maururu Taína mío.

[@JumisVisuals]

2:52 in Latvia we call them ''the sleeping cop'' 😀

[@RapaNuiLife]

Wow you are watching from Latvia! That is so cool. Hello from Easter Island

[@JumisVisuals]

@@RapaNuiLife I am planning to go to Chile at some point and Easter island is a must for me since i get so close ! I see you are flying drone there. Are there strict rules about drones or you can just fly and no one really bothers ? I guess not above some protected areas

[@RE-xv9fp]

As a swede used to everything being efficient in Sweden all the time, I'm too spoiled for this type of living situations:p. I love travel, but only because it makes me appreciate the comfyness and the nature of Sweden even more lol. But yes food and taxes an well, most products are high priced here so thats the downfall.

[@RapaNuiLife]

Hi there, one of my closest friends on the island is a Swede and he seems to really enjoy the island. He speaks the local language fluently too. I hope to a video with him soon.

[@RE-xv9fp]

@@RapaNuiLife Oh wow what a small world lol! Oh yes please that would be so lovely to see! Hej hej från Stockholm

[@BigDaddy-vr2ut]

So why did you decide to live on Easter Island? What do you do to make money on Easter island?

[@BWJ123]

ha ha very good except the voice. At least now the driveway/road up to your driveway is better. I remember the hair raising trips up and down when it was raining. And the day it was pouring and we didnt get up and I had to get out carrying the pizzas on the slippery hill and then the dogs came running at me!!!

[@RapaNuiLife]

Yeah, the road is a thousand times better now! Good memories. Let’s hope you make it back to make some more memories!

[@tubguy7099]

IM FROM NY, ... AND TO BE HONEST WOULD LOVE A SLOWER PACED LIFE... BUT SOME OF THOSE THINGS WOULD MAKE ME GO POSTAL.... LOVE THE VIDEOS ... I HAVE ONE QUESTION.... PROPLE SAY THERE ARE NO TREES OR WERE ALL USED UP BY THE POPULATION BY 1650... SO WHY AM I SEEING PALM TREES IN YOUR VIFEOS ?.. WHY DO INTERNET SEARCHES SAY THERE ARRE ONLY 2 TREES ON EASTER ISLAND ?.. OR AM I WRONG ?

[@adamakaru2683]

Hahahahaha Marc, you are funny. I am sympathizing with you I can only imagine how you feel. But that is coming with other great thing been on the island. Ps. Marc, what about mental health?. I am asking because I am Behavioral Psychologist, and maybe I can even work a bit few hours per day who knows?.

[@RapaNuiLife]

Yes there are a lot of mental health issues on the island. But the I don’t think it is posible to get a paid position as a doctor on the island, but there may be some voluntary work.

[@rickykingi5191]

Fark I couldn’t live there Mark, you should get Fulton Hogans over there fix the roads up 😂

[@RapaNuiLife]

Hahaha yeah bro I agree. Coming out with top 10 best things about the island soon.

[@rickykingi5191]

@@RapaNuiLife oh righto will keep an eye out.. take care over there bro 🤙

[@lisavitale8410]

Oh my, I’m too spoiled by modern convienences.the internet speeds, Amazon Prime, etc.

[@idontknowmuch3441]

How did you get your car there

[@RapaNuiLife]

We bring them over from mainland Chile on a cargo boat. Then crane it off onto a smalll barge which brings it into the small harbour we have here in Easter Island. Then we crane it onto land. The cost is about $US5000 transport costs for a small car.

[@justaspookymichaelspider9981]

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[@g-raffasaurus2350]

Hahaha! That intro ;-P

[@RapaNuiLife]

Thanks bro, hope you doing well!

[@g-raffasaurus2350]

@@RapaNuiLife "What I will complain about...." bro I'm in tears!!! This video is defz your best yet, just hilarious!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mike-eh2tl]

You need star link!

[@RapaNuiLife]

Just got actually... it's changed my life

[@mike-eh2tl]

@@RapaNuiLife I made that comment about 3 minutes before the video ended. Love the content!

[@herbert92x]

Great story and well told. Funniest part is that you seem to expect life to be ‘normal’ when you live on a remote island with Latin American rule. 🤪

[@RapaNuiLife]

I know right, you would think I would have super low expectations and in a way I do. but there is something quite enjoyable about complaining too... lol

[@ernestg21]

i think we apply for a Public Works and Highways and create our Company called "Road Cementing Works" :) :) :)

[@RapaNuiLife]

Sounds amazing

[@maybryant8130]

We call judder bars, "sleeping policeman".

[@pektowanderlust]

Omg. Is the internet really that bad? I will be there on jan 16.

[@sasquatch-7634]

How do you make a living?

[@annoymous1471]

Filippe is gangster

[@RapaNuiLife]

😂 yes he is. Thanks for watching

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

then you better buy about ten.

[@john1198]

Please watch video. Worst experience ineaster island . Tourists please aware of park rangers . Very corrupt system . Two blog tourists got seriously harassed for no reason by Philippe and his boss. What a disgrace .

[@RapaNuiLife]

Hello, While I agree that the way Filipe acted was out of line there are many parts of Lost La Blanc story that do not hold up. I was thinking about doing a response video but I really don’t want the drama... and i don’t want to look like I am taking the side of Filipe. but the video is like seeing only side of court hearing, presented by one of the best lawyers out there (or at least one of the best story tellers). He literally makes his living from creating and telling stories.... I really enjoy lablancs work by the way and I am sorry this happened.

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

pro tip, 4x4

[@toyotalover7107]

Dear if there are so many issues then why are you living there?

[@RapaNuiLife]

Check out my 10 best things about living on Easter Island and it will give you the answers.... thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Mirozenx]

Whats the point in living there when there isnt even a mcdonalds there

[@RapaNuiLife]

I know, I ask myself that every day 😜

[@Mirozenx]

@@RapaNuiLife Atleast someone agrees with me, I don't know what's wrong with this guy he must not have good taste in food

[@RainVine]

What happened to your voice at 12:37? you sound so different xD

[@RapaNuiLife]

I just sped up the video slightly, I can’t remember why, I think just to add something different to the video

[@hardtobelieve4753]

$15US for 12 pieces of fruit bro thats STEEP even in this day and age, cant you grow fruit there? My advice would be to continue to setup your own growing/ self sufficient lifestyle, cheers

[@RapaNuiLife]

Yeah prices have actually gone up since this video so it’s worse now.

[@RapaNuiLife]

Oh but we did plant some water melon which is good and we are eating now... along with a lot of pototoes.

[@hardtobelieve4753]

Yeah just saw one of your other vids and looks like you've set up water catchment and vege gardens, stepping your game up for the meltdown 👌

[@catalincatalin587]

Nice video, but jeez, your spelling:)

[@RapaNuiLife]

Jajajajajajaja.... (that’s me laughing in Spanish), thanks for pointing it out... no spell check on premiere pro unfortunately and I think it was the last thing I did. By that time I just wanted to finish the video.... thanks for watching

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

A nuisance

[@hugosanchez8030]

The world it not fit to you, you must to fit into the world, you are in the wrong place, you must to be clever, your car was make to fit into Europe o USA, you need a tank to travel around that road.

[@dragkzy]

poop

[@Narutouzumaki-ie1ip]

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