An in-depth study of Molokai complete with mythology, a detailed history, physical description and the creation of Molokai as well as links to Polynesian history, culture and language.
Kalaupapa on the Makanalua Peninsula is the center of activity on the island of Molokai and was first settled about 650 CE. The natives farmed and fished for 1200 years and their land was separated by low rock walls. See, also, information about Father Damien and the famous Leper Colony at Kalaupapa.
Molokai Ranch is an undeveloped 54,000 acre ranch and lodge. It's many amenities include white sand beaches, high seacliffs with breathtaking views of the ocean, lush green valleys and spectacular scenery. Activities include mountain biking, horseback riding, ocean kayaking, hiking and more. The site includes an array of beautiful photos.
Accommodations, transportation, calendar of events, island highlights, meetings and conventions, school reports and information about weddings and honeymoons on Molokai.
Complete information about flights, air cargo, car rentals, taxicabs, police, fire, ambulance and medical, airports, harbors and highways from the Hawaii State Department of Transportation.
A great deal of Hawaiian music is sung in the native lyric and melodic Hawaiian Language. To use dictionaries of the Hawaiian language and language translators for 150 other languages, including other Polynesian tongues, click here. There is also a dictionary of computer terminology as well as E-mail, chat room and instant messenger language translators.
"Mako" is the Hawaiian word for "shark". Hawaiians also use the word "mano" for various kinds of sharks, such as Mano kihikihi for hammerhead sharks. One species of shark common in Hawaiian waters as well as being found worldwide is called the "Mako Shark". You are invited to visit the Sharks webpage to read general information and see many photographs regarding the forty plus species of sharks in Hawaiian waters. The sharks in Hawaiian waters pose little threat to human beings. The sharks that have been responsible for the most hazards in Hawaii have been the galapagos sharks, scalloped hammerhead sharks, gray reef sharks and tiger sharks. While great white sharks can be dangerous, they do not frequent Hawaiian waters in great numbers because of their feeding habits. For more info about which shark species are the most aggressive and the most dangerous, more photographs, fascinating facts, shark research, safety tips, suggested reading and links to more shark websites, click, here.
