Once a pu'uhonua (place of refuge) for defeated warriors and those who had violated the strictures of the Hawaiian kapu system, Moloka'i has long been a land of special power. Like all such sanctuaries in Polynesia, Moloka'i was not protected by physical force but by mana, spiritual power. That power is still palpable on Moloka'i, which is often referred to as the "Most Hawaiian Island" because it has the largest percentage of native Hawaiian residents in the state.
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| There are no crowds on Molokai and Moloka'ians guard their laid-back lifestyle with pride. You can best see the sights by mounting a mule for the ride down a 1600 foot cliff, then board a boat for some exhilarating deep-sea fishing. Or you can sail around the coastline, go on safari, play golf and if you are still feeling active, hike the Kamakou Preserve, a tropical rainforest which is home to rare birds and plants, insects and land snails. In the heart of the island is Kaunakakai, a one street town lined with small family-run businesses where early this century pineapples were shipped in their millions to Honolulu canneries. Today the wharf area is dominated by a fleet of fishing, cruising and sailing boats available for charter.
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