Kalaupapa is a remote peninsula off the north shore of Molokai. It is best know as the site of a leper colony. (Hansen’s disease). It proved to be a good site for the Hawaii government of the 1800’s as a place to “settle” people with the affliction, due to the remoteness. The only access is down a steep trail via mules, or by airplane.
Today Hansen’s disease is treatable. There are several residents who still live there, mostly in their 70’s and they can remain there until their death.
The only way to visit is with the official Damien Tours, I loved the bus. A barge comes once a year to supply the Peninsula.
