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United States/Molokai Round the world trip 2007
11-12 to 11-20 Molokai, Hawaii
The least developed Hawaiian Island, Molokai was known as the Leper Island where persons suffering from Hansons disease were sequestered. Father Damien and some dedicated nuns came to live and aid these people. This stigma kept tourism from developing and the Hawaiian culture is still fairly strong on Molokai. The tallest cliffs, reaching some 4,000 feet plunge vertically into the sea. Spectacular valleys that were once home to thousands of Hawaiian's are carved by crashing waterfalls. This Island is not tropical on the habited side, but has lush areas and rain forests on top of its mountains. Alan showed us all around and introduced us to the locals.
November 20-26 United States/Kona - Hawaii >
The least developed Hawaiian Island, Molokai was known as the Leper Island where persons suffering from Hansons disease were sequestered. Father Damien and some dedicated nuns came to live and aid these people. This stigma kept tourism from developing and the Hawaiian culture is still fairly strong on Molokai. The tallest cliffs, reaching some 4,000 feet plunge vertically into the sea. Spectacular valleys that were once home to thousands of Hawaiian's are carved by crashing waterfalls. This Island is not tropical on the habited side, but has lush areas and rain forests on top of its mountains. Alan showed us all around and introduced us to the locals.
