Inside Hawaii's Most Isolated Island (no traffic lights) 🇺🇸
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Out in the Hawaiian islands is a place that stands out on its own. Molokai is the island (outside of unaccessible Niihau) that's kept development away. This is old Hawaii, a place without traffic lights or bustle. Here, time stands still, and the locals have fought hard to keep it this way. Join me on an epic adventure with a Molokai local into a Hawaiian island that has stayed true to its roots.
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Peter- Moloka'i is my favorite island - it is the true Hawai'i. I had the privilege of going to Kaulapapa. What an amazing yet eerie place. I hope this island never develops
Thanks for doing Moloka'i. I haven't been there in decades.
Hello...
That homestead is 14:10 called Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands.
Watching from work🫢
"Don't change Molokai. Let Molokai change you." - well said. What a beautiful place.
All of Hawaii is this way
Everyone basically says the same thing about their community in every video that Peter is in.
I love that saying! So many countries are being ruined by folks that want to change them. Leave everything alone.
Spent a week there in the '90's, recommend it. Hardly any tourists, beaches, boardwalks and trails in the unique landscape nearly to yourself.
@@marleneppaul Yeah, unfortunate and always done under the guise of liberal progressiveness
I was stationed in Hawaii for 3 years. We were always told to not go to the westside because people were “rude”. They could not have been nicer to my pregnant wife, and eventually our newborn baby. Hawaiians are very forgiving people. The energy you give, like Peter in this video, is the respect you’ll receive in return. It was emotional to see Oahu during covid and hear from the Hawaiians that the ocean was healing and looking like “it used to be”. God Bless you all and Mahalo for letting my family visit.
Thank you for your service
Well said!
Back in 93 my GTO got stuck in the sand on the West side…three huge bruddahs lifted it off the sand without even asking. My haole friend was terrified when they approached. Me, I was like mahalos because I needed help and they offered. Three armed guards stationed up the valley (Makua, I believe) drove down because they thought trouble was brewing. All aloha, everyone talked story for a few minutes…bailed all good.
It's really sad to hear that people coming to visit Hawaii because it's so beautiful, is what is ruining the beauty of Hawaii
My first language is French so sorry if that is worded weird
Mahalo for your service. Most Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiians) are friendly & will show you the same respect that others show. Family is everything, so pregnant women & children are very much taken care of. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
I am Hawaiian, I was born and raised in Hawaii on Oahu and Moloka'i. I live in Texas now. But Moloka'i will always be my home island. My grandfather is buried there, my grandmother is buried there, most of my family is buried there, my mother (East End) and father (Ho'olehua Homestead) are both from Moloka'i. I grew up on that island. Hunting, fishing, tagging along with my dad when he had to trap and neutralize mongoose issues out of the wildlife refuge. I know Kaunakakai like the back of my hand. I grew up killing time in Pascua store, Kanemitsu Bakery (before Hot Bread was even a thing), Misaki's and running around Rawlins Chevron which I guess is Texaco now.
I do miss it. Moloka'i will always be home. I hope this video helps to educate some folks and maybe give them a wanderlust to visit, but I also hope this video doesn't cause any detriment to the way of life Moloka'i has and should always have.
Keep Moloka'i, Moloka'i.
My niece and her hubby owned Molokai Poi b4 it burned down. Such a loss. I think it was in the their family forever! :) I stay on Maui and Molokai bread has expanded. They are selling it here now, too!
Born and raised on Oahu and moved to Texas. We’re just north of Houston. I definitely miss Home but it is so expensive now.
Keep Moloka'i, Moloka'i! "As long as the parents are doing their job right / guardians doing it right. The world needs more of this!
Peter, you continue to show your viewers the world through the eyes of locals. No flash and dash, but the down to earth people who live in the places you showcase. Great stuff! Nobody does it the way you do it, and that’s a beautiful thing!
True journalism ❤
Thanks Ken!
I 100% agree. From the bottom of my heart I say ….. Peter is the best, most honest, genuine person doing the most honest genuine journalism ever. I look forward to his weekly segment. ❤
Loved Ben. Peter's excellent at finding the best hosts! I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is Pulitzer Prize worthy journalism week after week.
Great video! Thank you, Peter.
👏👏💐💐💯💯
Gotta go Kaua’i next braddah
My type of vibe.
No drama.
Just great family oriented people and nature.
Life does not have to be complicated...
as long as your not white and your only visiting.
Stayed at kaluapapa for a week with a friend who worked at the leper colony, as an anthropologist. It was epic. Secluded and beautiful. Swam alone in protected waters. Hiked into lava tubes that fell into the ocean. St. Damian church, whales. Family dinners with the few remaining residents. Hiked down the tallest sea cliffs in the world to untouched barreling surf… God is good!
I might add….a Russian Oligarch named Yuri Milner, tried to dock his super yacht in Molokai. The entire town came out and refused him until he sailed away. Hail to the people of Molokai.
Hmmm dunno about that. Pretty sure it's false
But lerry Alison took over the island and owns all the homes.
Not sure about this incident, but Yuri Milner could hardly be called a Russian oligarch. He's not a member of the oligarchy, and he has even renounced his Russian citizenship. He lives in California.
@@marspalk7611 That’s a different island where that is happening, Lanai.
@@marspalk7611 wrong island. He owns 95% of Lanai.
I am a local on Oahu. I have never been to Molokai but grew up knowing how special this island was and still is. It was almost an unspoken understanding and respect that if you had no real reason to go there, let them be in peace. What a rare place to live and raise an ohana, truly a blessing. I hope that Ben and the rest of the locals there are able to find a perfect balance that benefits them and continues to allow them to thrive in their paradise. Mahalo for sharing Peter!
We need more TH-camrs like you, Peter. As someone from India who's unlikely to visit so many places in the foreseeable future, you show us places that are worth exploring. Thank you!
This is so true👍
I agree!
He shows real America, Hawaii
I'm an American and I have no chance to get there either. I'm so grateful for Peter going to places I can't go visit! Much love from my house to yours!
Exactly , well said 😊 !
BEN!!!! Holy Shit! I Booked a hunting trip with this guy last year! Ben is such an awesome guy! Had a wonderful time. We got some nice Axis Deer too. You would be lucky to have the opportunity to hunt with Ben. Guy really is the greatest, I hope more people see this and reach out to him and book a hunt.
Yess I hope the best for him!! Earth needs more like him!
Duke. My brother.😂
❤
Wild turkeys too
Good stuff!
I appreciate how respectful you are and how self-aware you are of your place as a visitor.
Made my day seeing that people can stand together to protect their way of life. Without big money influence they are happy and surviving just fine.
@@ToTheGreatWideOpen Yes, people can be happy regardless of whatever government or economic system exists around them.
I'm sure they'd prefer if none of that existed and they could just live without worrying about arbitrary numbers in a bank account.
They don't even try and build a garden. How many of them did you see? Plenty of place to grow food there instead of shipping in fruits and vegetables. Imagine living in Hawaii and buying a pineapple from South America or Philippians. I've been there and seen the shipping boxes. Thing is their climate produces some of the best fruits and vegetables. The problem is land has come so expensive but many times you can lease is very reasonable for farming or ranching
Capitalism* > Socialism. However... big *. There is more to life than money and people of Molokai have found it. Community and slower pace of life so you can enjoy every year of it.
@@brinkee7674 almost everyone on molokai has a farm, most of the farms just arent for the public eye, doesnt mean they dont have them
I pray that Ben's dream of organic food production on Molokai (and everywhere!) comes to fruition. He's really got his head screwed on right.
Organic is a pipe dream. It kills far more than any other production and is far less efficient. It's a great idea but only that. Some can sustain but can't grow for all that way.
Because farming is known to be great for the land... what??
@@WookieGolgberg How fortunate for you, that you've discovered how to live without eating!
@@susanvaughan4210 says the child molester
@@susanvaughan4210 Susan Vaghaun the child.diddler
Never in my ancestors' lifetimes they could image we can see beauties of an island half a world away through the internet. Amazing times we live in.
One of my life's most treasured memories was sailing a 30 ft sailboat with my Dad and brothers from Oahu to Maui and back. The first night, we anchored in the shelter of the south side of Molokai and went spear-fishing for lobster at night. On the way back, we sailed the phenomenal north cliffs of Molokai and reeled in a Tuna while doing our best to keep the boat on a steady course in high waves and deep seas. We had sashimi right on the deck. I will never forget the magic that surrounds Molokai.
Your host is so open and honest. Very gracious to give his time and insights. These folks have many stories to tell. Thank you.
Yeah Ben is awesome for sure!
@@PeterSantenelloWas wondering, Peter...do you stay in touch with the hosts from all your travels?
"You have karens here?!" "Brah, they everywhere..." 😂😂😂
What or who is karen?
Deport the Karen’s
@@nialloneill5097it’s a slang term for a middle class white woman that comes across as entitled and demanding
@@nialloneill5097IYKYK
Psychos..
This is the classic Peter Santenello style I fell in love with some years ago! This is raw, talented journalism, amazing editing and storytelling, and most of all, taking risks in conflict areas to tell a powerful story. Keep up the amazing work, Peter! 👏
These Molokai guys have a much more positive vibe than the ones on Maui. Probably because they've been succeeding to preserve their way of life.
I respect your opinion! However, it’s important to consider the trauma our Maui community has felt in the past year. Developers are taking advantage of our situation and trying to turn Maui into O’ahu. It’s very high tension and stress here. Just offering a different perspective.
@@nahex2 oh for sure for sure. Maybe I didn't phrase it well but I figured the difference was because Maui's been over-developed, with the natives getting the short end of the stick.
I'm born and raised in Hawaii and really loving this Hawaii Series. You got the right people taking you around
You're so right! Peter is amazing at choosing the perfect host no matter where he takes us.
That's one of many things that separates Peter from the pack,boy can sure pickum.
Genuine question: why do Hawaiians vote democrat by and large? I lived there for 5 years and every local I met had staunchly conservative values but said they voted democrat every time, while complaining about the gov being horrible. I genuinely just want to know what the reasoning is, as Hawaiians in general seem very conservative, traditional, religious, old school, etc.
@@JackTN678 I can only add my opinion and I feel most people are afraid of change and rather live with the "it is what it is" mindset. My parents and siblings are lifelong Dems, I am strongly opposed and feel that is the reason Hawaii is in a rapid downfall for decades. I've been planning to leave for years because I don't see a change for a positive in my lifetime
@@JackTN678 I know a lot of democrats in Hawaii but have relatives who are republicans too. I guess you gravitated towards the democrats. I guess democrats aren't supposed to complain about "the government?" Are you suggesting that Molokaians are democrats then? YOu spent 5 yrs on Oahu, but where exactly? In Waianae, Nanakuli, Waimanalo, Hawaii Kai, Kailua?
Your channel is THE most important channel in the USA. I don’t know how else to put it. Please never stop bringing us all together.
I couldn't agree more, we are so divided it kills me.
I had a kinda odd life path and worked on fishing boats
For a number of years as a young man.
Almost anywhere I worked, I was in the extreme minority, as a white guy, and kinda square to boot.
We have so much more in common than people think.
We need to find a way to come together.
These videos are great. Thanks!
Not just US. I am Polish and watching it too. Very important content.
Ben's teeth and smile are perfection. Dude radiates.
Breaks my heart to watch this. My husband is Kamalo, the original homestead family. He died a few years ago. His name on Molokai was Kepalo (devil). When you drove by Molokai High, so sad. He graduated in 1958.
I’m so sorry for your loss, and for all of our losses, over the years…Sad.❤
@@nadogrl In Hawaii we say Mahalo (thank you)
He's walking with our ancestors now...& Will always be with you
@@Frank-uw5xq Mahalo nui loa
I used to work for the old ferry company before it shut down. I would go to Molokai every weekend. I love that place. Dave in the shop used to work on the ferry. He's such a nice guy.
We lived and worked in Hawaii from 1995 until 2006, but never made it to Molokai. I was the Yamaha piano dealer for the state and worked on the four major islands. Our franchise required that we take a container load of pianos to each of the four main island twice a year and offer them for sale. It was a great way to meet and work with a lot of great people. Thanks for the visit.
Did you tune them as well?
@@paulbrion2227 No, we had several piano tuners on each island to do that work. We only had one in-house electronics tech, so he had to travel to the other islands if there was a problem with a Disklavier, Clavinova, or Allen organ.
Did you ever work on a piano at Hannums Barbershop in the industrial park at Kailua on Hawaii?
@@paulbrion2227 No, not me, but there were 4 piano tuners on Oahu when I was living there. Today, I am aware of only two because one has died and another moved to the mainland to retire with a lower cost-of-living.
Watching this was a tremendous experience to learn that there is at least one
place left on earth where people can live in harmony and with respect for nature.
If I had the money, there is nothing I'd rather do than secure the land for farming that
would support the entire island with food and employment and keep greedy corporate
developers from ever owning any of it.
Thank you for a great interview!
I was homeless for a while in Molokai, very friendly people, you treat them with respect, its reciprocated😊
Why homeless bro?
@@zuhdiyya probably meth
@@zuhdiyyaprobably a hippy. Too many come to Hawai’i n pan handle n do hippy shit.
Peter your content shows a whole other side of this nation. You take the blinders off and pull away the stereotypes that we have heard from many generations about many different types of people in the lives, they lead. I love your content, and I’m a big fan. I’m really enjoying what you’re showing of Hawaii, a whole other side of a place that I’ve always wanted to come see for my own eyes.
PETER!!!! I truly love that you left patching the tire up in here. I know you're truly authentic when the quality content comes from situations that REALLY happen in your travels. But the way all hawaiian are with stress is THIS.
He didn’t care one bit just smiling 🤣🙌
29:08 that view is UNREAL.
It's like you're on top of the world or a different planet or something. wow
Ben just seems like one of those guys you want to hang out with.
Much respect to the Molokai boys! That gentleman was quite humble about all they have accomplished, but their efforts have stymied a lot of developers who thought their money outweighed public opinion. Stand strong, guys, you remind us how to push back with graceful authority.
Yes!!! 🙌
Molokai is awesome. I have great memories visiting there. It really felt like you were left with just nature and locals. No tourism in your face. People are wonderful.
Peter, these Hawaiian segments is one of the best ones you’ve done! And I followed you for a year or something. But I love how much soul essence it is in those stories and the ones you meet. So thank you Peter! God bless your wife too for letting you go to do these trips 🥰🙏🏽
I was lucky enough to live in Kihei in the early 60’s, as a kid. The only resort was the Maui Lu. There was not a single condo, not one. We spent Christmas 1963 at Makena beach, which has been consumed by resorts. In 1963, we had the entire beach to ourselves until late in the day, when a local family set up at the opposite end for a picnic. We attended a Hawaiian church, services in Hawaiian. I went barefoot to Kihei elementary. Having that exposure has made Molokai hold a special appeal to me. I’m not wealthy, just a regular guy, and I would love to live there! I’m not sure if I’d be welcome long enough for my love and respect for old Hawaii to be understood. You’ve taken me back 61 years! Thank you!
You do a great job of asking good questions without being pushy.
Only an hour in and already over 22,000 people know about a great fishing and tour guide - may Ben's and his fellow islanders businesses prosper! May the people of Molokai remain ever vigilant aginst the developers and keep the island pure!
200K views in 11 hours...mind blowing and well deserved, Peter. People shine so bright when they're doing what they love and what they're meant to do. So happy for you and Natalia!
This was the best yet in your Hawaii series, Peter. Ben’s tour and history of the island was fascinating and educational. The story of Ben’s wife’s family homesteading, and doing what the government thought was impossible is so inspirational and part of history most of us had never heard before. I have friends that moved from California to Lanai a few years ago. I visited last year and was taken back by the “Ellison effect“. That’s my term for taking a beautiful native island and turning it into a compound for the wealthy. That island has been taken over by wealthy ex-pats… which include my friends. They all seem to be fairly impressed that Larry is their neighbor. The conversation revolves around what European country they’re flying off to or which of their homes they’re traveling to next. Larry and the ex-pats have turned this island into a haven for the wealthy. I saw very little of Larry contributing to the native people. I’m happy to hear Ben’s dream of an organic farm on Molokai. With all of the billions that Ellison has there is no organic produce being grown on a farm on Lanai. Everyone must travel by boat with coolers to do their shopping over in Maui. They then either Rent-A-Car or own a car that they pay to park on Maui to shop. Larry Ellison spent millions planting non-native trees but couldn’t be bothered to create an organic farm to feed the community. When I asked about Molokai, I was told it’s a very “dangerous“ island and that no one travels there. Thank you for dispelling that myth and for showing us your beautiful home Ben. Mahalo!❤
@ 43:10 this angle shot of Ben and the cliffs behind him is just absolutely fantastic. What a place, what a paradise. Molokai!
The store owner @18:10 is so humble. He lived there for almost 2 decades but still claims to be from San Diego. (Which is ironically where I am posting this comment from)
That’s because in some eyes he will never be considered a “local”.
He will always be a “transplant” or “malahini” in other local eyes.
Growing up “Haole” was used to describe white people from the mainland.
It was in high school I learned “Haole” could also mean “those without breath” or describing those as non Hawaiians.
But “Haole” was used exclusively on white people. I have never heard that word used on the Japanese, Koreans, Chinese, or Filipinos.
“Popolo” is used to describe Blacks.
@spinner7801 It's interesting that brown people have unique or special names for white people. "Those without breath" or "Haole" for example. Whenever white people come up with unique names for brown people, we get canceled and called racist. I'm not complaining, just noticing things. ✌️ ☮️ 🕊 🏳️ ✌️ Oh and you also can't criticize Israel I have noticed. 😉 This comment will probably be banned anyway.
Where I am from, anyone can show up and call themselves Americans. That is just part of our culture. You can even come illegally and sanctuary cities like NYC will provide you with some very nice benefits. I love Biden. ❤️
Be you have to be “born and raised” to be local. That’s how Hawaii is.
@@myreallife6386 That is pretty interesting!
Peter’s channel really brings me back to my childhood watching Huell Howser.
Welcome to another episode of California GOLD
It really does have the same vibe! I love that show.
My soul is restored in knowing our world still has homegrown communities in it that live more aligned w/ nature & each other! Thank you for sharing these stories… what an absolute paradise! ❤
Hope that island can remain that way.
Im from Hawaii and this was good kine. Bless you braddah! Keep the Hawaiians safe lord!
Ok mainlander.
Hawaii is the mainland
A Filipino right here watching all the way from Thailand. Shout out to Ben, who’s also a bit of Filipino.
Peter, I can’t express how much I appreciate your channel. Feels like I was there with you!
When he tells Peter the Romans did the same thing with the sports. He's talking about the Bread and Circuses, the Coliseum. The gladiator system.
To keep us all distracted all part of their agenda..
Amazing work ! You should go to Guam next! A place with many issues and “where Americas day begin” but nobody talks about it. A small island but the biggest of the Micronesia and full of history! Let me know and I can connect you with someone there. Thanks
I second Guam!
And Saipan and Rota
@@KhunPamela1963 yes yes yes! I didn’t mean to not include them. Just wanted to keep the message simple in hopes Peter sees it…. But most definitely all those places need attention since they are in such key location for this turmoiled world we live in (which they suffer for it)… and since there is so much sad recent history and beautiful ancestral history there to see, and everything in between as well. Hoepfully he sees this.
@@jessekendall4658 yess! Let’s bump this comment
Tinian!!! So much history and it would be really interesting to know how the locals feel about the military coming back.
I, an Austrian, was hitchhiking for 1 month in 1986 on Molokai. Looks like it did not change so much. Great. I spend a,few days in Halawa Valley camping in someones garden. Walking up to some nice waterfalls with prawns in it. They missed to show this beautiful place in the most eastern part of Molokai in this video. Sadly for your viewers. Still a nice video you have done👍
I spent many days on molokai as a kid. The locals were super cool. The town was chill. Glad to see its still perfect. Dont change!!! 🤙
Eventhogh this place is mostly deserted, it feels peacefull somehow. Thanks Peter for giving us a tour.
It is
Totally agree. And the cooler temps are a big plus.
This is the Hawaii I remember.
I had the privilege of visiting Molokai in 2012. The experience has never left me. I still dream about it today. What an immense pleasure to see my favorite you tuber experience it
I was full of joy watching this video, Peter. You always have a sense of knowing the right people to interview. They have an amazing spirit and we truly feel it. I’ve never traveled anywhere, but watching your videos gives me enjoy and feeling that I somewhat have traveled even though I’m watching it on video. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.
How wild, one island over someone is stuck in traffic in a rented BMW heading to the mall. Here is the exact opposite a rock skip away.
These are some very nice, happy, beautiful people. Great smiles, the most no ka oi culture. I love Hawaii. Keep it Hawaiian 💯 . This is the Aloha spirit. Bless these folks 🙏 cheehoo
Pigdin language is where "an old-fashion beating" is called "tough love." Gotta love this!
Catch cracks!
I love how he said everything has life on the island. Just watching the video, you can feel the presence of something you cannot see. I can see why Peter felt the way he did. So interesting!
I grew up in Hawai'i (Oahu). I live in Japan now, but I miss it dearly. I've always been fascinated with Moloka"i and its history. This is by far my favorite video you have done.. Thank you, great job!
The water is so clear and blue (untouched). Beautiful.
It is, Hawaii was beautiful snorkeling
I love your videos so much Peter. You have found your life’s purpose and mission. I think you’re a miracle of a creator, and your videos shine light into a darkening world. Thank you for all you do.
We travelled from Australia to Molokai 23 years ago.Friends of my Father in law split their time 50/50 between there and England.They had a condo in a complex right at the end of the island from memory.and we stayed with them.We loved how untouched it was and how relaxing after the hustle and bustle of Oahu.I can remember them telling us about the big developments that were happening there and was quite surprised to see they didn't go ahead.I hope the people do succeed and start growing/producing their own food etc.Was shocked to hear over 90% comes from off the island.
Really enjoyed this video.Was nice to see it again.I'm sure people think we are making it up when we tell them we have been there😂
My favourite memory of Molokai in the early 2000s was the Molokai bread man. Knock on the door. He takes your money. Wait in the alley until he opens a different window and hands you your bread with the works. Butter, cream cheese and jam. I think he passed away but he was a local legend.
My dad and I were hired from
so-cal and flown to Molokai to hang the drywall on those 2story low income houses in Mauna Loa back in ‘93. Best 2 1/2 months I’ve spent on a job. And I remember a bunch of us workers coming back from the baseball field stopped at that same bakery, walked down that same ally to that same door with a window and bought 9 loaves of different flavored Hawaiian Sweet bread. Had to drive back to the Kananikai Condos,
Not one loaf made it back!
I too visited Phalic Rock....3months after I got back to the Mainland, my wife ended up pregnant....superstition???
We had been married for 5yrs at that point without any luck conceiving, then BLAMO!! lol
Wow, I'd forgotten this! Yes, amazing!
yes, Howard died a long time ago. Quiet, but very nice guy. And the bread changed since. The whole process changed, not the same like back even before 2000.
I've done that on molokai,😂 lol thanks for bring that up!! That's something I'll always cherish
We knocked on the door at 2:00 AM .....he opened the window 🪟 and blessed us with piping hot sweet bread 🍞. He backed all night long . What a memory that I cherish still. What an honor to meet that beautiful soul
Peter. You reveal the human spirit thriving in many places around the world. Connecting viewers who may never physically get to these places but can still feel a connection of respect and briefly share their struggles and hopes. Much like our own lives. Makes for a better world. Thank you.
I was really waiting for this sequence, thank you Peter. This is real & much respect to everyone.
Happy to see you exploring this part of Hawaii. As a Canadian I've visited various islands and love the Hawaiian people. They are gracious and very welcoming.
blows my mind that those islands are so dependent for outside food. absolutely nuts!
Its absolutely by design.....
@@ibeemeeintp3033 oh no doubt, just like in mainland how they keep trying to kill the small farms.
What are you going to grow when you don't even get 20 inches of rain a year? And the drying winds which blow almost all the time, kill everything you plant. Come here and see. Its Hawaii, warm all year, but all brown.
@@Pepeekeo808but there used to pineapple farms all over.
@@35t10b yes and they were irrigated with expensive water. Its a desert.
29:10 wow, that view
I haven't been back to Molokai since 1986, my uncle just passed away last year, he lived in Kaunakakai (The Pa's House), I loved it there. We used to walk out far and throw net, catch nice size fish. Mahalo for the video!!
As a Kanaka Maoli myself. Maika'i and Mahalo nui loa for sharing your story.
Vote for Pedro I mean Peter!
Hes not an orangepicker…or maybe hes married to one?
Thank you Peter Santenello for keeping all things real! Keep Molokai Molokai 💯 %! &Keep all towns for the real ppl who live in them!
Thank y'all. I enjoyed touring with you guys 👍❤️
The views are so beautiful. It's hard to even imagine
Thank you Peter
I've lived in Hawaii 4 times and still feel like it's home but so far beyond my income , thank you so much Peter , I'm amazed you're doing this series , lots of love ❤
Loved this! My dad is from Molokai! I came every summer until I moved to the mainland at 15. I just was there working in Kalaupapa from 2011-2020 as a RN! You should go down! Waiting to see my cousins and Aunties…lol. The wahine rock is down that hill. I hiked to it. Not all the Hansen’s Disease patients were thrown of the boat. Most were dropped off at the pier. My dad was a Luna at the Filipino camp! Organic farming would be great but Monsanto has already messed up some of the land. Great video…
Mainland? The states?
Always enjoy the vids, thanks for the ride!
"KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"
Wonderful video , so true the lifestyle of the people . Thanks for sharing your journey through your videos Peter ! 😊
ur videos are addicting.. u got something going
After months of seeing your videos of these places that I find so fascinating, that you actually end up on my home island! Love how you identified the difference of pidgin spoken between the locals vs when it's spoken to you. Saw you went past my brother's (dad's) place just as you were approaching the fire station. And like in your other videos, you always capture the essence of the place, of its people. Mahalo for showing Molokai as it is, and NOT how people want to make it, to entice other tourists just to "experience." You show the truth, which is what attracted me to your channel in the first place. Also, our town of Kualapuu was Del Monte which formerly was California Packing Corporation. I worked at Kualapuu Market when I was 17 yrs old to 18yrs old. And you drove past our house (formerly Japanese camp, but later we called it "New Camp" since the families started mixing or different races. Homestead was first opened up on Molokai in 1923 (Kalamaʻula), and later places like Hoʻolehua.
Peter, it just keeps getting better and better. This was an amazing piece. Thank you.
Thank you Ben loved the guided tour of Molokai. You’re a natural in front of the camera. Love and respect what you people stand for. The love of your land, thank you Peter fi4 the video 👍👏🙏
I'm actually from Belgium. The country where Peter Damiaan was from.
The priest who got sent on mission to Molokai to help the lepers.
What a lucky time we all live in that we can vicariously experience through a great guy like Peter things we likely will never get to experience in real life. I’m grateful for a channel like this because I get to see places and people that I may never see in person, but get to learn important lessons from nonetheless. 👍
I look forward to your videos every Saturday morning Peter! Keep up the dope work
Great, great video. A community standing together is truly a powerful and beautiful thing.
Superb video! Born and raised on Oahu and never been to Molokai yet. No one has done such an in depth video before on TH-cam and you had the perfect tour guide.
I had the pleasure of visiting as I knew Franciscan nuns who worked in the Kalaupapa area. Got there by seaplane. Much ❤ to the kama’āina . Mahalo nui loa for this video. Much respect for the Kānaka Maoli here ❤🔥 I didn’t know about the disrespect to the kupuna with the mined sand. That’s for teaching us what we never learned in school.
This is beautiful!
I hope that they can grow all of their food and never be dependent on outside sources. ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉
You’ve won life, Peter! What a beautiful way to spend your time traveling our wonderful country. I can’t even begin to know what it must feel like to meet all of these different people/ethnicities/cultures, etc.
I admire you & your channel. ❤
Hey Pete, first time watching your channel and I couldn't be more grateful to you and Ben.
I was born on an Island and raised in the mountains of the interior. A place where the stars lit up the night sky and the clouds slept in the valley below.
As you and Ben toured, a part of me connected strongly to Molok'i. I will go and hopefully hunt and fish and take in what I thought was lost forever. No fancy hotel, streetlights etc., just good people and beautiful land and sea to admire.
I pray and hope it stays forever the same. Thanks guys and Ben, I hope to meet you in person.
Mahalo
I was inches away from accepting an Air Traffic Control job at the airport there, ended up not taking it because I couldn't find any good information on the area. This is the most informative video i've seen of molokai so far
Dang sounds like you messed up.
@@lysolkills99oftherona42 not really. if you read between the lines you can tell its not exactly a place that welcomes a bunch of outsiders (and rightfully so).
Thank you for this moment of beautifull landscapes and native life style of Moloka'i !
Thank you Peter, I’m always amazed at how many incredible people you find to interview including how many awesome people there are in this world ❤❤❤
Wow! Never seen Molokai so much from land. Mostly from the water on our boat. It’s one of those magical islands where you don’t go ashore without permission. Been to Kaunakakai a few times but with family from there. Beautiful place and beautiful people there.
One thing we knew is to fit in. Don’t bring your Oahu attitude over there. Show respect and you’ll make friends for life.
You gotta do another video with this guy. Best one so far on this adventure. I feel like he has so much more to show us all.
More pigeon English! I’m fascinated. The energy of the island comes through viscerally on this video. Thank you.
Such a beautiful place thanks for showing us this amazing beauty
Outstanding tour, thank you both.