It was a beautiful Mother’s Day morning.  Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers in the world!

This young girl paddled out with a cape on.  We were confused.  Is this the new style?

A monk seal relaxing in the sand this morning.  Did you see the viral video of the tourist throwing a rock at a monk seal on Maui?  A local guy beat up the tourist guy pretty bad and now the local guy is being called a hero.  In Hawaii, we call it “Street Justice.”

The night I got to Manila, I was lost at midnight.  Walking around the streets late at night looking for a place to stay.  It’s pretty scary but you can’t act scared or you’ll be a target.  So act local if possible.

Then when you finally get a room, you will be relieved.  This room was so cheap!

Yes, there was a car accident right where I was walking.  I sat there thinking I’m glad I wasn’t walking there 2 minutes earlier.

Yesterday once more:  New south swell arrival!

Yamagami-san charging the big sets!

Smooth and comfortable rides.

Mighty Mouse stepping on the gas.

Good morning 3am.
Ala Moana chest high and good.
Diamond Head shoulder high and bumpy.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sunny and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

The final thing to do was to change the steering wheel.  It was frozen and stuck on for 13 years and didn’t want to come off.  Even these pullers didn’t work.

I tried for 3 days.  Pounding it with a hammer, yelling, trying to pull it off, screaming, hitting it, then swearing.  I failed for 3 days in a row.

Finally I get it off!!!  I was so happy that I was jumping around cheering like I just got a 10′ barrel ride.

This steering wheel changes everything.  So much easier to maneuver and looks pretty good too.

Yesterday we decided to go surf a secret spot.  Something different and it always feels good to get away from the crowds.  And I also wanted to test out the steering wheel.

Early mornings have been pretty crowded recently.  I don’t mind crowds at all, but it’s always nice to take a little surf trip.

This was the 2nd time we went out to the ocean and both times, the dolphins greeted us.

Now that Project Mayuki is done, it’s time for the next project.  I’m going to bring this boat and motor back from the dead.  Then the first place I’m taking it is to the Kaneohe sandbar.  I can’t wait for that!

But first things first.  I have to get the trailer back to life.