After traveling my most of my life with no plan, it was nice to have a 2 week itinerary.  And everything went smoothly as planned.  Thank you family and friends for the perfect trip!  

For the past 10 years, the longest I’ve stayed in Wakayama for a trip was one night.  So staying there for most of my 2 week trip was a lot different.  And I loved it!

After passing by the Wakayama Castle about a hundred times in the past 25 years, I finally had time to actually go inside it.  The samurai has always caught my attention.  I would love to wear this armor and fight someone.  

I’ll never forget the day I spent in the mountains.  It was the first day the sakura bloomed.  

You can always feel the power when seeing big temples like this.  

With the temple, sakura, greenery, blue sky, white clouds, and waterfall in the background, this was one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Only a surfer knows the feeling…

Good morning 6am.
Ala Moana knee to waist high and clean.
Diamond Head waist high and little bumpy.
Light trade winds at 10mph.
Cloudy becoming sunny.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Every baby and kid that passed through my house was introduced to Anpanman.  That’s the first word I teach them and whenever they come over, that’s the first toy they look for.  These have been in the family since the Moniz kids.  Now it’s getting passed down to my grandnephews.

It’s pretty funny because nobody in Hawaii knows these characters.  But ask my nephews and they all know.

This little toy has brought decades of happiness to the family.  A few of the babies even tried to eat him.  Haha.

This is Mateus’ little brother.  I have 7 nephews and 7 grandnephews.  WAIT!  As of today, I have 8 grand nephews!  A brand new boy was born into the family.  I can’t wait to meet him tomorrow!