Moloka'i, Hawaii
Date- February 8th-15th, 2025 Total Cost: $425*
*Total cost does not include transportation costs to and from this location
Moloka’i, Hawaii is an island rich with legends and folklore that tell of epoch gods and goddesses, ancient symbolism, and deeply held traditions. In fact, since they didn’t originally have their own written language, much of their early history was passed on by word-of-mouth stories and songs which tell of travelers in great canoes who guided themselves to the island by the stars to settle it. The popular Hawaiian dance called, “hula” is one way in which each generation taught their children about the gods, goddesses and their people’s history. Legend states that Moloka’i is the birthplace of “hula” and Moloka’i became known as, “the center of the dance”. The island’s religious leaders were known for being wise and powerful and were feared by all.
This fascinating people group was influenced by Chinese sugar cane laborers prior to the 1800’s. Then in the 1820’s, Protestant missionaries came and built schools, learned the language and then developed a written language for the people. However, the influences of the old ways are still very much alive today. In fact, many of the guided tours in the beautiful Kamakou Nature Preserve are led by guides who share the ancient stories with curious tourists and point out the old shrines of the various ancient gods and goddesses.
If you should happen to be a “directionally challenged” person, I have some good news for you about Moloka’i. It’s nearly impossible to get lost. The island in only 260 square miles and is known as, “the friendly island”. There are only 8,000 people who live there, so if you get separated from the team, there will bound to be someone who knows somebody who has some idea of where everybody went…and how to get there. The average high temperature in February is 77 and the average low is 63. However, be sure to bring an umbrella because it rains a lot. The average rainfall for February comes to about three inches. But the people have a great sense of humor and the scenery is beautiful. You will find yourself wanting to take many pictures.
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