The deserted isle of Moloka'i


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October 25th 2007
Published: November 18th 2007
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It is a rainy day (my first so far) in Waikiki, so I thought I would catch up on the travelblog while eating Hurricane Popcorn (Korean BBQ flavor). Could it be the "island of the Lepers" reputation? Or maybe because it has no stop lights, fast food chains, Starbucks or any buildings bigger than palm trees? Whatever the reason, much to my delight, Moloka'i has been "left behind" the rest of the ... Read Full Entry



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The only move theaterThe only move theater
The only move theater

This is the only theater on the island. It is in Maunaloa.
Papohaku BeachPapohaku Beach
Papohaku Beach

Dorothy scouting a spot. We are the only ones on the beach.
Our footprintsOur footprints
Our footprints

Papohaku Beach, Moloka'i
Our swimming spotOur swimming spot
Our swimming spot

The north end of Papohaku Beach
Happy FeetHappy Feet
Happy Feet

The water is so clear
Path to our campPath to our camp
Path to our camp

It is just that easy
Full Moon over Moloka'iFull Moon over Moloka'i
Full Moon over Moloka'i

It is about 0530.
Mile Marker 20 BeachMile Marker 20 Beach
Mile Marker 20 Beach

The southeast end of the island.
Halawa ValleyHalawa Valley
Halawa Valley

Little church in Halawa Valley, Moloka'i
Our Rental in the ValleyOur Rental in the Valley
Our Rental in the Valley

Halawa Valley, Molok'ai
Bus StopBus Stop
Bus Stop

Halawa Valley, Moloka'i, Hawai'i
This is a two lane roadThis is a two lane road
This is a two lane road

Really. Moloka'i, Hawaii
Happy FinsHappy Fins
Happy Fins

Papohaku Beach. Moloka'i, Hawaii.
Our monk seal friendOur monk seal friend
Our monk seal friend

He/she stayed on the beach with us all day. Papohaku Beach. Moloka'i, Hawaii.
Monk SealMonk Seal
Monk Seal

Papohaku Beach, Moloka'i, Hawaii.
Monk SealMonk Seal
Monk Seal

Papohaku Beach, Moloka'i, Hawaii.
Papohaku BeachPapohaku Beach
Papohaku Beach

Moloka'i, Hawaii
Dixie Maru CoveDixie Maru Cove
Dixie Maru Cove

Moloka'i, Hawaii



18th November 2007

Happy Feet
Love the happy feet and happy fins titles. Very clever. I may borrow those lines in a pic of mine, but I will give you credit. Keep up the good work!
11th January 2008

What Fun You Have!
Dear Lani - just googling around the world - typed in Lehua Sammons and got your blog instead! Your story was incredible - so much for going home in August I guess. I know you all have been on the cruise, but did you stay in FL or head on back to the islands! Oh, how I wish I could go back! Let me know where you are and what you're doing world traveler. Lehua said she came home so sick after the cruise - and just crawled out of it about the 5th of Jan. Hope to hear from you soon. Judy G
30th July 2008

Aloha Lani, Glad you enjoyed your stay on Molokai! My niece forwarded your blog to me, because she knows Eddie (her uncle) and I'm his girlfriend. I mentioned this blog to Eddie and he remembers the two of you very well. Just wanted to let you and others know that at the time of your visit Eddie was a Park Security officer for Wackenhut. That was his part-time job on weekends. Permits are required when camping in county parks on Molokai (info for future visitors). Security will log it down for other Park Security officers and provide a description of campers, vehicle license, etc. so your party was probably not asked for it again, especially if you were the only ones there. Eddie never issued a notebook paper ticket (haha). Park Security officers cannot issue tickets, they'll give warnings, and will call Law Enforcement officers only if needed. None of us know who Koa is, so we're curious to know if you ever got those tickets to his fights? Unfortunately, Koa was the one who was spinning tales and quite possibly Koa may not have even been his real name. So now we're asking around if anyone knows a guy named Koa who is an Ultimate Fighter. Molokai isn't so small that we wouldn't hear about someone becoming an Ultimate Fighter! Eddie isn't known as Short Eddie, but the story is funny!
3rd August 2008

Mahalo Susan!
I am so glad this made it to you. I tried calling "Koa" about the tickets, but his phone had been disconnected. I have no idea. I think he drives a white car and raises pit bulls. He said he was 29. We really loved talking to Eddie. Please say hello for me. I will be back the summer of 2009 and I would love to meet you.
15th August 2008

Aloha
Aloha again! Eddie remembers the person you described with the pitbulls and vehicles. He was a young man who was homeless and Eddie had to tell him on more than one occasion that he could not live in the parking lot. We look forward to your visit to Molokai in 2009. Take care!
28th December 2009

biking with no vehicle?
Thanks for sharing your trip! My sweetie and I are planning our trip and your sharing is the most helpful so far. We are thinking of not renting a vehicle and just bike touring (camping maybe staying someplace if we get lazy one night). The only disadvantage being no place to lock things in if we go for a day leaving our tent. Sound like a okay idea if we don't bring valuables, or sound like not such a good plan in your opinion (or anyone else's thoughts) We'll be there end of Jan -Feb for 9 days. Warmly, Robin
4th January 2010

Leaving stuff in a tent
We left our sleeping bags and mats in the tent, without any issues. I am not sure of the overall theft rate on that island, but we never really worried about it while we were there. Have fun. I'm sure you will love the island. I can't wait to get back.

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