Comments on: Hiking to St. Damien’s Kalaupapa Peninsula on Molokai http://beatofhawaii.com/hiking-to-st-damiens-kalaupapa-peninsula-on-molokai/ Hawaii Travel Deals, Tips, Culture and Analysis Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:38:33 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sharene http://beatofhawaii.com/hiking-to-st-damiens-kalaupapa-peninsula-on-molokai/comment-page-1/#comment-6497 Sharene Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:03:02 +0000 http://beatofhawaii.com/?p=9222#comment-6497 Brought back memories of my our hike on Christmas Day 2007; the mule ride was closed due to the holiday and we were the only ones on the trail. We went down at the invitation of Henry Nalaielua, patient and author of No Footprints in the Sand. (a memoir of his life there). Unlike you, the trip down for me was easier than the trip up! Once we arrived, Henry was very gracious and gave us a personal tour of the entire area. It was one of the best Christmases we ever had; maybe even THE best. Kalaupapa is a very special place on this earth. Thanks for taking me back and all your good posts. Sharene and Harrison Klein Brought back memories of my our hike on Christmas Day 2007; the mule ride was closed due to the holiday and we were the only ones on the trail. We went down at the invitation of Henry Nalaielua, patient and author of No Footprints in the Sand. (a memoir of his life there). Unlike you, the trip down for me was easier than the trip up! Once we arrived, Henry was very gracious and gave us a personal tour of the entire area. It was one of the best Christmases we ever had; maybe even THE best. Kalaupapa is a very special place on this earth. Thanks for taking me back and all your good posts. Sharene and Harrison Klein

]]> By: girasoli http://beatofhawaii.com/hiking-to-st-damiens-kalaupapa-peninsula-on-molokai/comment-page-1/#comment-4788 girasoli Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:17:50 +0000 http://beatofhawaii.com/?p=9222#comment-4788 That is quite an accomplishment! I did the mule ride in the early 90's. That is quite an accomplishment! I did the mule ride in the early 90′s.

]]> By: John V http://beatofhawaii.com/hiking-to-st-damiens-kalaupapa-peninsula-on-molokai/comment-page-1/#comment-4787 John V Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:13:54 +0000 http://beatofhawaii.com/?p=9222#comment-4787 Hi, Jeff and Rob. Love the site and e-mail updates. My partner, Michael, and I made this hike several years ago, and it is, as it is for you, one of the greatest memories of our travelling life. We were so fortunate to have the late Richard Marks as our guide on that day; we have photos of Mr. Marks sitting under a tree, telling us stories of Father (now Saint) Damien - all the while feeding his beloved feral cats little treats. I was so saddened to learn of his passing last December. We'll cherish our memories of that trip forever. Incidentally, I, too, hiked the Grand Canyon - twice! We lived in Tucson for more than 20 years before moving to San Diego three years ago. Several years ago, I did a South Rim-to-River-to-South Rim hike with several co-workers, and then returned the following fall to do a North Rim-to-Sout Rim crossing, in one day. I still consider it one of my greatest accomplishments! Our best to both of you! John and Michael Hi, Jeff and Rob. Love the site and e-mail updates. My partner, Michael, and I made this hike several years ago, and it is, as it is for you, one of the greatest memories of our travelling life. We were so fortunate to have the late Richard Marks as our guide on that day; we have photos of Mr. Marks sitting under a tree, telling us stories of Father (now Saint) Damien – all the while feeding his beloved feral cats little treats. I was so saddened to learn of his passing last December. We’ll cherish our memories of that trip forever.

Incidentally, I, too, hiked the Grand Canyon – twice! We lived in Tucson for more than 20 years before moving to San Diego three years ago. Several years ago, I did a South Rim-to-River-to-South Rim hike with several co-workers, and then returned the following fall to do a North Rim-to-Sout Rim crossing, in one day. I still consider it one of my greatest accomplishments!

Our best to both of you!

John and Michael

]]> By: Sandi http://beatofhawaii.com/hiking-to-st-damiens-kalaupapa-peninsula-on-molokai/comment-page-1/#comment-4738 Sandi Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:55:35 +0000 http://beatofhawaii.com/?p=9222#comment-4738 I'll have to experience it vicariously through your posts! I’ll have to experience it vicariously through your posts!

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