Unplugging on Molokai (Part 3)
November 11th, 2009 by Melissa
The business signs on Molokai crack me up.
So...some of you have been reading and asked about what we did. Now, keep in mind, I was only there from Friday to Saturday, and the others stayed the whole weekend. I didn't get to do as much, but remember, I've been to Molokai before--including staying in Kalaupapa! I don't have to do the same things every time I go!
We did visit Kanemitsu Bakery, but I didn't get to go on the midnight bread run because I left before they did it (Saturday night). I ended up buying some yummy lavosh, though.
There's a store downtown that sells bottled water by the gallon and encourages recycling of the bottles. They're hoping to open a branch here in Ewa!
Kaeo works for Akaku.org on Maui, a cable access station. There's a satellite office in Molokai, so he paid a surprise visit and was able to provide troubleshooting and tech support!
On Saturdays, there is a farmer's market in Kaunakakai. They sell fresh fruits and veggies, as well as some art and clothing.
One very creative artist takes gourds and fallen coconuts and paints them into whimsical characters. Even locals love this stuff!
Artist Linda Johnston paints scenes from Molokai and prints them onto shirts & cards. Her latest creation is a painting of the kupuna who play music, kanikapila-style, at the Hotel Molokai from about 4 p.m. I don't know if they play there every day, but on Friday, I could hear them joyfully banging out "It's Aloha Friday" at the bar!
We took a drive up to Kalaupapa lookout. I've stayed at Kalaupapa before, so it was nice to see it from a different perspective--especially now that Father Damien is officially a saint.
As we drove past the coffee plantation, we saw this coffee picking machine driving up the road. Shuchi (@autkast) was thrilled! She jumped out to take a picture of the guy, and he even paused to make it easier for her.
The coffee beans in the truck. Mmmmmmm
Speaking of the coffee plantation! Just as Hotel Molokai is the place to be for live local music every Friday night, the coffee company is the place to be for live jazz every Saturday night. And it's free! BYOB and you're set for a relaxing evening. There's not a lot of food there, so you may want to eat first or bring some food, as well.
And that was IT....my whirlwind unplugged weekend on Molokai! There's a lot more to do there of course--hike to Kalaupapa, hike up Halawa, visit the salt farm, check out the Zagat-rated Molokai Pizza, and more. There just wasn't enough time to do it all. I hope to go back; after all, it's good to unplug once in a while!
Big Mahalo to Amber Watt, Michael Drew, and the Hotel Molokai for their awesome hospitality!!
Tags: Molokai
November 11th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Where's the obligatory pic of you "Riding the Rock"?
Molokai Pizzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa....we were there the first year it opened....either that or we missed it the first times over.
November 11th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Nice trip.
Kanemitsu, Mitsuyoshi, Yamanaka gotta go now
November 12th, 2009 at 6:22 am
Very nice, thanks Melissa. I've never been to Moloka`i, even though I have family there. I have a friend (who lives near Seattle) whose favorite place on earth is at Hotel Moloka`i, playing slide guitar with the kupuna.
Good luck and good thoughts on rapelling today!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Hi Melissa
You weren't kidding
sure was a fast one 
Ynaku; what dat, you callin roll call
das on da udda blog 
NKHEA.....be careful, make sure you get the rope tied tight around your neck before you start
November 12th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Coffee beans looks like sciddles.
Did you put the plug back into Molokai? From Maui, Molokai looks like it is sinking. LOL!
November 12th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Enjoyed your posts on Molokai. Never been on the island, maybe some day.
Isn't today the big day you go over the edge? Good luck!
November 12th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Kal, I rode the rock in high school! We didn't have time for it this trip. haha
Ynaku, NKHEA, James--you guys so rascal! Thanks for the good thoughts, I'm getting ready to leave for the sheraton now.
KAN, thanks! Also I saw @Nerdseyeview last week!
Michael, I wish we could put a plug back into Molokai! That cel service sure was spotty!
November 12th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Eh Melissa how was it
NKHEA.....really like know
November 12th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Hey NKHEA,
Let me out it this way. She had to change underwear when she reached da ground
Nah nah j/k She makes up proud. But no mo bra cam.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Hello Melissa!
You did a lot in such a short time. Did you relax at all? or you kept yourself busy so you didn't have time to think about unplugging?
Were you shaking all the way down? Congrats! job well done! We are proud of your accomplishment!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I made it down the side of the Sheraton! Derek & Russ are working feverishly to get the video online. Maybe by tomorrow?
M, I did relax, but I don't think I can truly relax till next year. I need to get my business going!
November 13th, 2009 at 7:04 am
Nice trip report! I've never been to Molokai before, but after reading your last few entries, I need to get there sooner than later!
November 13th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Hi Melissa
Good to hear you made it
was Ynaku right did you have to change your un____ after 
NKHEA.... jus wonderin
November 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Wow looks like you had fun without electronic stimulation. Intense?!