So happy to see Namikoshi-san back in Hawaii.  This time was for a very special occasion.  It’s his 60th birthday today!  In Japanese, it’s called “Kanreki.”  To be reborn again!  

Red is the color for “kanreki” and Namikoshi-san looked really good in his brand new red Dove Wetsuit.  This was his first wave as a reborn 60 year old boy!     

Tokukura-san was reborn a few years ago so he knows that life only gets better.  

It was so cool seeing the 2 boys sharing waves.  

The tide was low so balance was everything. 

Of all the years we surfed together, Namikoshi-san surfed his best!  

Happy birthday again Namikoshi-san!  Glad you and Tokukura-san had a great time.  Keep on Surfing!

A day in Nachi, Wakayama.

Good morning 4:50am.
Ala Moana knee high and good.
Diamond Head waist high and bumpy.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sun, showers, and rainbows.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Mateus came over to check out the sauna.  As soon as he went in, he did this meditation pose.

This kid is so cute!

We have a brand new member in the family!  I can’t wait to take him diving!

When I was in high school, I use to go and help my Grandpa repair his rental houses.  One thing he taught me was how to level a house.  He actually taught me how in this exact house I live in now.  So yesterday I went under the house, used the jack to lift it, and made it level again.

Then I went in the house and started to install new flooring.  This is my dream house and I ain’t planning to leave it!