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Chipotle42 OP t1_j77djwf wrote

Reply to comment by JGCities in The tallest sea cliffs in the world, Molokai's north shore, Hawaii [OC] [3609 x 5541] by Chipotle42

I saw it from a doorless helicopter from Maui. A helicopter might be the only way

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JGCities t1_j77kykd wrote

Am sure you can get boat rides too.

Cruise ships sail by the Nāpali Coast on Kauaʻi, but none I know of sail by the Molokai cliffs, guess they too far out of the way.

I did see the leper colony from the top of the cliffs. Amazing view from up top looking down.

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PocketSandThroatKick t1_j79kyoh wrote

Do what now with the leper colony?

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JGCities t1_j79q98r wrote

It was still being used by the last two survivors (I believe it was two)

It was basically set up so they could use it for their entire lives and the last two people have yet to die off. Who knows what will happen at that point.

It's in an amazing location, so maybe retirement home for rich people or natives or something. Who knows. No one asked me.

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duke_awapuhi t1_j79z0en wrote

It’s about a dozen, but you got to meet two on the trip there. Unfortunately one of them, Boogie, passed away a couple years ago. He was an extremely kind person

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JGCities t1_j7bz2nc wrote

We didn't meet any, was going off what our tour guide said. Could be wrong on the number as I wasn't paying that much attention, was too busy taking pics.

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plusharmadillo t1_j7h8acn wrote

There is a fictional but well-researched book called Moloka’i by Alan Brennert that delves into the history of the colony on the island. I had no idea this was a thing until I read it and found it fascinating and thought-provoking.

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Free_DKT t1_j78r9an wrote

Is TC still flying the choppers or did Magnum find some other pilots?

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harlanwade90 t1_j7ctzhu wrote

Every so often, dive boats from Oahu will make an overnight run from Hawaii Kai to most of the way down the backside of Molokai. You squeeze in as many dives as you can, three tanks at least, but there's also some truly breathtaking beaches and arches you can swim to. I've never seen as many lobsters, octopus, and monk seals as I did on that trip. It's very much worth it if you ever get the chance.

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