There are two ways to enter Kalaupapa peninsula -- the treacherous winding trail from the steep cliffs that mark the settlement's inland boundary, or via small propeller plane on its tiny airstrip. The handful of remaining residents in this former leper colony stay voluntarily, and the sign below reminds visitors that entry is restricted without their prior permission.
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The road from the airport into Kalaupapa National Historical Park and the settlement itself.
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The sleepy town of Kalaupapa.
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The wind-swept eastern shore of the peninsula is littered with flotsam; there are simply not enough residents to keep the beaches cleared.
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Dramatic seascape view from the windward coast, just down the road from the church built by Father Damien.
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