Why not a single mention of Father Damien? He did great work in that community; eventually contracted leprosy and died of it there
@gamer242mooo
3 жыл бұрын
I think he wanted to speak to the Hawaiian first rather then the POV of an outsider
@dominicmariano9201
3 жыл бұрын
I spent 2 weeks in Kalaupapa in 2019 as a contractor for Hawaii DOH. When people ask me what it was like, I reply "It was very, very quiet". My last day there I tried climbing up the mule trail, the top of which collapsed in a landslide in 2018. I was very surprised this video made no mention of saints Damien and Marianne Cope. I get that we don't want two Europeans to overshadow the native Hawaiians in the story of Kalaupapa, but they are important enough to at least get a mention.
@mall0w
2 жыл бұрын
I was surprised too. Statues of Father Damien and King Kamehameha I represent Hawaii in the National Statuary Hall Collection in DC.
@MadSocial
2 жыл бұрын
Well Sam did say there is another video uploaded to Nebula that had a lot more details that he didn't have room to fit in this video. He could have mentioned it there.
@jonathandefazio4010
Жыл бұрын
I am surprised too. Saint Damien really really did a lot of good for the people of Kaluapapa but the video seems to say that the mid late 1800s were all gloom and doom, but they really weren't with Saint Damien and Marianne there.
@kauimanera726
3 ай бұрын
This guy need to learn how to pronounce Hawaiian words properly.
@fish_birb
3 жыл бұрын
Knew this town from Flight Simulator X, it feels surreal finally seeing it getting the Wendover treatment!
@aishikpanja3931
3 жыл бұрын
Same. I've flown into the airport from Molokai and Kahului
@fish_birb
3 жыл бұрын
@@aishikpanja3931 mine was literally the "Hawaiian Checkout" mission! God it was such a nostalgic trip once I redid it in both FS2020 and the original mission in FSX:SE too!
@harrytrueman4216
3 жыл бұрын
So you guys fly over the islands this channel covers?
@braedonvangorkom3408
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! With the opening aerial views, I knew it was from that mission!
@andrewniedziela
3 жыл бұрын
I found it randomly on Google Maps and was fascinated through research of it. Surreal for me also, I thought it'd make a good video of my own.
@michaeljcross87
2 жыл бұрын
Why no mention of St Damian of Molokai? The most famous person to ever live there who chose to live with the lepers and administer to them. He eventually succumbed to the disease.
@davidschaftenaar6530
3 жыл бұрын
In 2013, I visited a similar former 20'th century leper colony on the Greek island of Spinalonga. It was swarming with tourists despite their being no accommodations for them whatsoever. Spinalonga is a barren rock in the middle of the sea; Kalaupapa is prime, green, beachfront, flatland real estate surrounded by imposing cliffs... The people who you've spoken to are very, very right to be concerned.
@dustyowl99
3 жыл бұрын
hawaii is obviously much more isolated. Not really a real comparison.
@CoffeeKitty.
3 жыл бұрын
@@dustyowl99 the rest of hawaii shows that if it's allowed, people will swarm it no matter how remote. same thing with the himalayas having literally tens of thousands of tourists swarming it at any given time
@Harry-rj6kh
Жыл бұрын
Just one of many places that will eventually ruined by tourism, and videos like this are helping to do it. Now every Tom, Dick and Harry will want to see it.
@dontmindmanny3363
Жыл бұрын
Locals don’t want you there stay away and respect there wishes
@verothomas1524
11 ай бұрын
There’s only one way in, small little 8 seater plane. The mule trail is not always open and it’s controlled. Plus, the colony is essentially a graveyard
@bilguana11
Жыл бұрын
No mention of Saint Damien. The late Richard Mark gave the best tours and was instrumental in getting it to become a National Park.
@Colbaltshimshim
2 ай бұрын
Richard Mark was an awesome man. I learn a lot of things.
@HiKimiko
3 жыл бұрын
As someone who is from Hawaii, it was nice hearing Colette Higgins speak about Moloka'i. I also appreciate that the pronunciation of "Kalaupapa" improved after she spoke about 3 minutes in. I learned about Kalaupapa when I was in elementary school and that it was a sacred place designated to both prevent further infection but also to comfort those afflicted. Mahalo for sharing :)
@viifaz
3 жыл бұрын
you and your twins have great voices 🤭
@omair.raza1
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, twins
@theMcWOPPER
3 жыл бұрын
Wendover, half as interesting, and this channel are all run/narrated by the same person. No twins here.
@jordanstewart6012
3 жыл бұрын
@@theMcWOPPER your fun
@mirzaahmed6589
3 жыл бұрын
@@theMcWOPPER We know. That's the joke.
@lexysexy
3 жыл бұрын
@@theMcWOPPER r/woooosh
@saturnv2419
3 жыл бұрын
"I told you these walls are wired, at first you hate them, soon you get used to them, and finally you could not live without them."
@EricsWorlds
3 жыл бұрын
There are no walls in paradise.
@E4439Qv5
3 жыл бұрын
@@EricsWorlds Book of Revelation spends an inordinate amount of time talking about twelve gates, so I don't suppose I agree there.
@CanyonF
3 жыл бұрын
@@E4439Qv5 gates are doors, not walls
@E4439Qv5
3 жыл бұрын
@@CanyonF Granted, however... it's rather useless to have a gate without a wall, no?
@CanyonF
3 жыл бұрын
@@E4439Qv5 maybe its just artistic i dunno lol
@JunkPhuJP
3 жыл бұрын
Yo… local of Hawaii here. I heard about Molokai, and how the joke is that Molokai is even more isolated from the rest of the islands. But I’ve never heard of this town until now
@daeseongkim93
3 жыл бұрын
lol im local too from oahu but was thought in school about kalaupapa, the leper colony and father damien
@MissTEO1
3 жыл бұрын
@@daeseongkim93 I would hope all kids in both Hawaii and mainland are taught about Kalauapa, leper colony, Father Damien, and the locals that took care of them Such an important part of history that should not forgotten!
@kelseyito9227
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Hawaii and I didn't know all of this! Awesome video! Also Ni‘ihau is another remote Hawaiian island which would make a good video 😁
@JunkPhuJP
3 жыл бұрын
Same!
@daviddavis4885
3 жыл бұрын
All I know about Niihau is that the post-Pearl Harbor Niihau Incident was the official justification for Japanese internment camps 😅
@seasaltlover
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Ni'ihau you need to basically be invited there to visit I believe
@daeseongkim93
3 жыл бұрын
@@seasaltlover by the Robinson Family and the Hawaiian settlement there
@dancers10
3 жыл бұрын
Leave these people alone!
@dylanlee7496
3 жыл бұрын
Feels good to see Hawaiian history being shared
@thechacokid1599
3 жыл бұрын
‘Curated isolation’. Don’t know if you made up that phrase, but thanks, Sam, I’m using it!
@spyczech
3 жыл бұрын
Also applicable to museum curators during quarantine
@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
3 жыл бұрын
"Spielbergian grandeur" is another wonderful phrase.
@zch7491
3 жыл бұрын
👁 ❤️ 😡 🌞
@chompythebeast
3 жыл бұрын
Evocative of phrases like "willful ignorance", phrases which aren't exactly contradictions or oxymorons but which modify the noun in unexpected or abnormal ways
@mall0w
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, was expecting mention of Father Damien at least once. Isn't his statue along with King Kamehameha in Washington D.C. National Statuary Hall?
@CharCharCoolKid
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly my favorite channel of his. Longer videos slap, especially to watch while working out.
@ardenigleheart9467
3 жыл бұрын
You should do a video about one of the Aleutian Islands!
@BreckTaxi
2 жыл бұрын
Not only was Father Damien omitted from the history but the Hawaiian king's edict to exile all the lepers was blamed on the influence of white men. Because certainly Hawaiians didn't have harsh punishments for violating a kapu. Certainly they didn't execute death penalties for eating bananas, red fish, or coconut. LOL !
@joanette123
16 күн бұрын
Father Damien cared for the patients and established leaders within the community to build houses, schools, roads, hospitals, and churches. He dressed residents' ulcers, built a reservoir, made coffins, dug graves, shared pipes, and ate poi with them, providing both medical and emotional support. After 11 years caring for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of those in the leper colony, Father Damien contracted leprosy. He continued with his work despite the infection but finally succumbed to the disease on 15 April 1889. Father Damien also had tuberculosis, which worsened his condition, but some believe the reason he volunteered in the first place was due to tuberculosis.
@CaptainKiwwi
3 жыл бұрын
6:41 I like how you pronounced Kamehameha like "KAME HAME HA!" from Dragon Ball Z, instead of what I believe is actually supposed to be pronounced like (the much more Hawaiian sounding) "Ka-meha-meha" lol.
@osirisandilio
3 жыл бұрын
Was here Christmas of 2004. Hiked the trail in and out, 3.5 miles and nearly 2000 feet of elevation. It is the greatest place I've ever been, Molokai is absolutely awesome!
@jonathanstensberg
2 жыл бұрын
St Damien of Molokai, pray for us
@963ag
2 жыл бұрын
Because of the isolation, I am sure that the natural flora and fauna has remained pristine - especially as opposed to more touristy places. When visiting the Hawaiian islands, Molokai shouldn't be forgotten - tranquilty, history, beautiful scenery and unspoiled beaches are to be found there.
@JoaoSantos-xy8gi
3 жыл бұрын
Saint Damian of Molokai went to this village in order to preach to and take care of the sick. He ended up dying from leprosy together with his faithful.
@MissTEO1
3 жыл бұрын
I love St Damien. Reading about him is truly inspiring and humbling. There are great books written by both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Truly an amazing human being even if you don’t care about Catholic saints. And lots to learn about Kalauapapa in the books too, for anyone interested.
@kaheaonalanitamure8499
3 жыл бұрын
My family is from Moloka’i my favorite Island to visit no tourists just peace and quiet….Eō Molokaʻi Nui A Hina ❤️🌈🌸🌺
@aprilbotts9266
Жыл бұрын
I have had the honor of flying into Kaluapapa twice for medical work. The people are so kind and the place gives vibes of beauty- sacred ground and amazing history. The lighthouse is quite dramatic too!!
@dylanlinn8795
3 жыл бұрын
i flew over the town a few years ago and i really wish i decided to land, terrible winds near those cliffs make it a exciting area to fly around.
@loucam08
3 жыл бұрын
Disappointing to see these vids get so few views, people can't be bothered to travel over to a different channel can they
@mikec1651
3 жыл бұрын
drgn also, even though I had subscribed and asked for notifications this video did not come through. Maybe some sort of You Tube blindness. m
@r0cketplumber
3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I were fortunate enough to spend a month on Molokai about six years ago. The grand total of *zero* traffic lights was one of the attractions. When driving back from a trip to the east end of the island, I braked to avoid a chicken crossing the road near a rural house. The guy sitting on the porch waved, I called out, "Hey, I didn't want to hit your bird," and he laughed, "Oh, they're just Molokai speed bumps!" Kalaupapa was such a sad yet beautiful place to visit. I can't imagine the heartbreak of those sent into exile there.
@MrPopples72843
3 жыл бұрын
About 4 years ago I visited, and it was such an incredible, eye opening experience
@michaelc.ateoate979
3 жыл бұрын
Most of my friends that were born on Molokai got off that Island as soon as they could! Same with some of my friends from Niihau
@bhzucker
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. For those interested, I recommend the historical fiction novel "Moloka'i" by Alan Brennert. I was lucky enough to visit Kalaupapa as a tourist back in 2016. NPS *must* preserve this place and its stories.
@lynettepatten904
3 жыл бұрын
My fav book! Did you know Robin Williams had the film rights?!(He would have won the Oscar portraying the German Doctor. Everything was messed up from a Belgian film using the name for a film about Father Damien. The cast was there the day I had hiked down and had the tour from the mayor. The lovely retired priest who had lovingly created the museum was incredible to talk with.
@simondaigneault3182
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the 21:9 aspect ratio, makes the whole thing a lot more enjoyable!
@Dirsmuutio
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@oBlasterBox
3 жыл бұрын
I love this channel.
@Apocalypse9696
3 жыл бұрын
6:40 the name of the king is KAMEHAMEHA. someone give his father a medal for being the first Man of Culture.
@mauijonny
3 жыл бұрын
WOW! Not even one mention of Father Damien?!? Shame.
@gaius_enceladus
3 жыл бұрын
Good call to either ban or at least severely restrict tourism in unspoilt places. As soon as you have swarms of tourists, the place becomes exactly like the place that they've just come from!
@jasminej.524
3 жыл бұрын
Mahalo kēia wikiō. Ua heluhelu au i ka moʻolelo ʻo Molokaʻi. In the article, it did say that Moloka'i was the least touristy of the islands. I cannot believe that people were basically dumped there without consideration for their future or quality of life after arriving. But the kamaʻāina truly show aloha by making it their kuleana to care for the people in the colony.
@awapuhi9
Жыл бұрын
Oh, look. Your comment only has one Like. Thanks, Google.
@elizabethschreffler9182
2 жыл бұрын
I have heard alot of stories from my Hawaiian Auntie. I discovered Kaluapapa on my own via KZitem. I cry every time I watch a video.
@grandtheftavocado
3 жыл бұрын
Wow modern Western medicine is really incredible. We save so many lives and improve so many.
@buddyclem7328
3 жыл бұрын
21:58 😊 SMILE- IT NO BROKE YOUR FACE !
@FinancialShinanigan
3 жыл бұрын
What a great example of the enduring human spirit.
@WoddCar
3 жыл бұрын
I like seeing all of the stories of how these towns and villages came to be
@MTDelaware
4 ай бұрын
Very educational on history, but no mention of the Roman Catholic hero priest, Father Damien De Veuster --now Saint Damien due to his dedication for the sick and building much of the infrastructure not only on Kalaupapa but on the entire island of Molokai -- St. Philomena Church; St. Joseph Church; Our Lady of Sorrows Church; Saint Sophia church.
@joelm4887
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing compassion shown by the Hawaiians who were already living there beforehand. One day a bunch of people with a mortal transmissible disease are dumped off a boat involuntarily into their neighborhood. Most people nowadays would demand that they "send them back to where they came from," or try to sue whoever dropped them off or something. Instead, the Hawaiians just took them in and cared for them.
@arantes6
3 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to also have subtitles on the Nebula version of this video
@tilumu8799
3 жыл бұрын
Are there subtitles on most of the nebula videos, also from other creators? I’m not a native speaker, thinking about subscribing to nebula, it would be great to know this before signing up. 😊
@arantes6
3 жыл бұрын
@@tilumu8799 It really depends on the creator. Some put subtitles in (almost) every video, some do not. Usually, the same ones who have custom subtitles in their youtube videos (not the auto-generated subtitles), also have them on nebula.
@t0n0k0
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds more like a conservancy than a National Park, but I digress.
@vredesduifje
3 жыл бұрын
As a Belgian, the history of Moloka'i and Kalaupapa is very familiar. Of course it's seen through the eyes of Pater Damien, more than the natives, sadly. But it is something we learn about and the narrative is changing about how it's being taught. Interesting to see a video that explores this place much more.
@chasingtheclouds
3 жыл бұрын
What an incredible story.
@kingmalu39
3 жыл бұрын
I had a dream about this place. I never even been there before in my life.
@hualani6785
2 жыл бұрын
As kama’aina (local to Hawaii) Im curious what brought Kalaupapa to your attention? It wasnt stated if you’ve visited, albeit given the year of the video, w/the COVID19 pandemic restricting Hawaii’s travel & tourism Im venturing a guess the answer is either No, not visited or perhaps one pre pandemic, quick visit? Im not convinced I see your cinematography anywhere thats identifiable as Wendover or affiliated channels. I find it interesting theres no mention of Saint Damien? Im not catholic (except maybe w/small “c”), but this could be the one & only documentary which eleminated Saint Damiens mentioning. Thanks (Mahalo) for correctly pronouncing most Hawaiian words (except the islands name), much better than most non Hawaii residents, and better than most malihini (new arrivals/foriegn to).No doubt, Hawaiian’s easiest language for English speakers to learn on earth! Kalohe! Moloka’i wont put up with re zoning for resort on Moloka’i. Hawaii’s history with pandemics is storied, tragic, prolific, so it makes sense if COVID19 piqued interest in pandemic subjects which eventually lead to this.
@prajwalkrishna1286
3 жыл бұрын
Hey really liking your new channel, I am from India, I would request you to kindly take up Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India) as a potential topic. We have an island called the North Sentinelese, which is as isolated as it gets. P.S. Love the fact that till now you haven't popped up a random joke.
@acim2228
11 ай бұрын
I LIVE 10 MILES FROM THIS PIC. THATS BIG ISLAND EINSTEIN
@Bryzerse
3 жыл бұрын
Why is this labelled as children's content? It has reverted my notification setting to none, and won't let me change back to all.
@ATIMELINEOFAVIATION
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always looked at maps of Hawaii, went there in real life, and always fly around it in flight simulator, even doing some research, but some how I haven’t heard about this amazing and inspiring story of Kalaupapa! Thanks for making this documentary Sam!
@KeithKessler
3 жыл бұрын
Trying to tell the story of Kalaupapa without even once mentioning Saints Father Damien and Mother Marianne is like trying to tell the story of the US without mentioning George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. You have lost all credibility with me. Also, I think your viewers would like to know that the Kalaupapa Peninsula is roughly coextensive with Kalawao County - the smallest county in the US both in population (~90) and land area (12 sq mi).
@noahkrocks
3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see one of these based around the Aleutian Islands
@Jack_to_Japan
9 ай бұрын
As someone born and raised in Hawaii, I appreciate things like this. You do a very good job of story telling. However, and I say this in the kindest way possible, please work on your pronunciation of Hawaiian names. Other than that, incredible job!
@eammonful
3 жыл бұрын
You should have mentioned that one of the priests who served there was beatified (2/3 of the way to becoming a canonized Catholic saint). Damien of Molokai volunteered to be a priest there, but after being there for a few years caught leporsy and eventually died there. Also one of the few good Christian movies I've ever seen was based on his life (Molokai).
@russellst.martin4255
2 жыл бұрын
"We hereby banish you to this awful land" "Oh it's nice there?" "We want in"
@JamesRzonca
Жыл бұрын
Wondering how you got that drone footage since it’s illegal to fly a drone in Kalaupapa
@9385dee7
3 жыл бұрын
Damn I wanna watch that Gander episode
@christianhamel4862
3 жыл бұрын
Great story and nicely done ✔ 👏 👍
@gabrielgomescunha
3 жыл бұрын
No one is talking about the king with that amazing name?
@timswafford5047
Жыл бұрын
I would love visit
@davidhibbs6989
Жыл бұрын
How come the internet says 15000 people another site says 16000 people and you say 8000 people 🤔
@LaniJeb96960
Жыл бұрын
I would volunteer to move there
@mr.gamewatch6165
3 жыл бұрын
Will Kalaupapa become a deserted town turned [protected] national park once the last resident passes on?
@bee42Sad
3 жыл бұрын
Health anxiety in action- watching this video made me think I had leprosy 🤣
@squirtle1854
3 жыл бұрын
What are your fingers falling off?
@wickedcabinboy
3 жыл бұрын
So, you've buried the lede. Kalaupapa was a leper colony. You should start from there.
@makaulaulak9424
Жыл бұрын
This is the exact video that helps destroy Hawaii and the isolated places!!!
@paul329
3 жыл бұрын
I've hiked down there a few times. Its a beautiful area.
@underratedbub
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Though, I'm from Hawaii and I think it's incredibly disingenuous to blame the Hawaiian government's fear of leprosy on the malicious influence of the White Man. Hawaii had every reason to fear new foreign diseases, and only modern Western medicine had any chance of treating them. Are we under the impression that native Hawaiians would have any clue how to deal with a new disease that not even the Europeans knew how to cure? Quarantining lepers was standard practice the world over until people found ways to treat it, and European missionaries (most notably, St. Damien) were usually the ones to take care of the victims in Hawaii and elsewhere. There's no good reason to pander to Hawaiian xenophobia and blame everything on the White Man.
@porirvian8457
3 жыл бұрын
Great video...Should do a video on the Chatham Islands...:D
@zyxwvutsrqponmlkh
3 жыл бұрын
It's also the least populous county in the US.
@AGDinCA
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting story!!
@Denden-kj3rn
3 жыл бұрын
i cant get notifications from your channel wtf
@deedeez9297
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m in love with Hawaii and I dream about marrying a Hawaiian man lol hey I’m allowed to dream but I’ve visited two islands of Hawaii so far and I’m crazy about everything the culture the people and the mountains i know one day I will retire and move to one of the islands don’t take me wrong I love Colorado but Hawaii reminds me of my old home and this year I’m most than definitely visiting Molokai much love and respect to the Hawaiian, mahalo ❤
@versi0nzero
3 жыл бұрын
this reminds me of Supai, Arizona!
@fakename2336
3 жыл бұрын
yeah, i think hes gonna do an episode on that one too
@KwanLowe
3 жыл бұрын
I really want to subscribe but the login/subscription process is infuriating. I have an existing Curiousity Stream account but Nebula is not available. I can't create a new nebula account because I already have a CS account.
@themcbeef
3 жыл бұрын
really well put together, and I can't wait for more!
@dew12u
3 жыл бұрын
6:41 King Kamehameha sounds a lot different when you say it. :P
@Nooticus
3 жыл бұрын
What an extremely sad story... A very different episode of Extremities...
@ogilvy1988
3 жыл бұрын
i m sorry, did i heard king kamehameha?
@yashtirpude8513
2 жыл бұрын
Geat video..
@lukelambert3494
3 жыл бұрын
Love this!
@thejayvodlexperience7856
3 жыл бұрын
@7:50 says everything going on today
@davidepperson2376
3 жыл бұрын
Wow - 20 minutes and no mention of Fr Damien or Mother Maryanne. Pathetic.
@gamer242mooo
3 жыл бұрын
Can the Hawaiians allowed their stories to be seen or do we must have to put outsiders first?
@davidepperson2376
3 жыл бұрын
@@gamer242mooo Of course they can have their stories. And of course the outsiders do not have to be shown first. And with respect to Molokai, the work of the priest and the nun was critical to their very lives - its omission makes the story rather incomplete.
@301IKI
3 жыл бұрын
Why is this video in a wide ratio?
@SeanGHOB
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, Sam. Good job. While I'm sure you and your team probably made some mistakes, I know you did your best and this is a good video. I appreciate you.
@D-Rockk
3 жыл бұрын
Wendover
@CoIoneIPanic
Жыл бұрын
sometimes i click on things that i already know the answer to. Just because, like duh! Anyway the answer is Leopards.
@Miami543210
2 жыл бұрын
Why do they get freight deliveries once a year? They are not isolated at all. Am I missing something? Based on the map it seems like they should see downtown Honolulu from the shore. How far away from Honolulu are they?
@Harold710
2 жыл бұрын
You can't see Honolulu. (I've hiked down the mule trail-you have to be in shape)
@DaeronMaxedOut
3 жыл бұрын
The only people who ever get King kamehameha's name right are dragon Ball fans.
@fieryjustin
3 жыл бұрын
hey Extremites-guy why can't i turn on your notification bell?
@dahlmasen3084
3 жыл бұрын
Just finished all you podcast episodes, is there going to be more? :)
@G12GilbertProduction
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, as this island it's probably German forces with alies forces goes bombing in 1940's, I think there's something like a US army base.
@colingibbons6404
3 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful landscape that I would love to try to visit
@thisin.
3 жыл бұрын
21:9!!!!!!
@Zestieee
3 жыл бұрын
Hint: if you're watching this video from a computer, press T.
@CollectiveWesterner
Жыл бұрын
(Moe - Low - Kaaa - Eee)
@CollectiveWesterner
Жыл бұрын
Not (Mall - A - Kai)
@dearjohn8789
9 ай бұрын
that's actually incorrect. Native Hawaiians do not pronounce the "e" at the end. Its just MOE LO KAI
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