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Discover Molokai: Take a journey to the past
Tired of the pollution, corruption and suffocation of urbane living? Ceased to believe in simplicity and existence of purity? Your convictions will change when you visit Molokai. A trip to this serene Hawaiian island will make you stop viewing the world through the lens of negativity; instead you will come to believe in the positive forces of the nature.
This is Molokai for the people of the outside world; a paradise on earth that rejuvenates your body, soul and mind. This is the island, which is still tuned to its un-spoilt Hawaiian traditions. A small island with a small Polynesian community, Molokai still tinkles with rural charms and innocence. A visit to Molokai will suddenly give you the feel of flash back; it will seem you have traveled centuries back over a time machine! In contrast to glossy Americanized Hawaii, Molokai will offer you the tranquility of slow paced village life where majority of the people survive on traditional farming. This is here where you will come to see the true Polynesian culture and where people fight for preserving the things as they are.
Molokai’s past
The island of Molokai has always provided safe heaven to the social outcasts. Long ago, those who took the courage to break the social taboos, fled to the island of Molokai. In the late 19th century, when Hansen’s disease broke out in the other islands, the afflicted took shelter in this remote island. On the mythological side, it is believed that Molokai was the stage for the first Hula performance. Because of their long isolation from the other Hawaiian Islands, the natives have created a Hawaii inside Hawaii in this island on their own and they are too proud to tolerate any kind of intervention with their traditions and way of life. The small farming community still lives in a society founded on religious rules and they are not open to any changes.
Staying and enjoying at Molokai
Thus Molokai makes it possible to come across one of the unadulterated traditional communities at work. In addition to that there are many more things to do in Molokai: You can take hikes through the Halawa Valley with breathtaking views slowly unfolding before you. If you seek more adventure out of your Molokai trip, take a mule ride through Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Also enjoy boat ride over pacific along the north shore of the island to watch the worlds tallest cliff as high as 3600 feet. Or watch the state’s premier hula troupes perform at Molokai Ka Hula Piko held annually. You can also try your hands at snorkeling at Kumimi Beach at mile marker 20 in East Molokai. Also don’t forget to taste sweet Molokai bread from Kanemitsu Bakery in Kaunakakai. When you are done with everything, you can also join in a relaxed chat with the locals in Kaunakakai.
It is not a problem to find an accommodation according to your tastes and the size of your pocket. You can choose from huge luxury ranches to lavish condos. But to get the right feel of the place, consider staying in camps. For more affordable accommodations, move westward, where you can find a large number of oceanfront bed and breakfasts just ideal for the backpackers and self-help travelers. To indulge in luxury, explore the 65,000-acre Molokai Ranch on the hilltops of Maunaloa.
Those interested in water sports, sailing and simple swimming, should choose the time between April to November, as at these times of the year, the ocean remains calm. But if you are more interested about the marine life, you must not miss your chances of bumping upon the Humpback whales that flock in the shores during winters from December to March.