Fresh Tako from Japan @ Yaki Yaki Miwa. OMG, so good!
Good morning 6:20am.
North shore 4-8′ and bumpy. Sunset and Laniakea best.
South shore waist high and clean.
Light winds so perfect conditions.
Sunny and very warm.
Going into the ocean all day!
See you in the wild!

ok, our super secret session yesterday. it wasn’t just good, it was great! Takahashi-san and i had a blast. catching wave after wave all morning long. it was super glassy, many waves, and all smiles. here is Takahashi-san paddling for a glassy right. and of course, i was yelling “go, go, go!!!”

and again, the best surfing i’ve ever seen from him.

even smiling on the ones that passed us by.

Takahashi-san on the left, Mayuki out the back. this is indonesia style boat trip right here in hawaii.

and yes, i had some super good waves too. just surfing a spot with your friend and enjoying life. what else could you ask for?

Takahashi-san asked me “when is low tide?” i told him “high tide, low tide, it doesn’t matter. the waves are good out here all day long. totally different from okinawa so don’t worry.” and having Mayuki just a few paddles away is like a dream.

we were together from early morning till late at night. had a great talk about business, friends, and living a happy life. i sure can learn a lot from this very successful man.

then the bonus on the way back. seeing a whale this close was so amazing.

and comparing photos right after. i have to admit that Takahashi-san’s photos of the whales were much better than mine. totally amazing!

then today i went back into the wild. went to whale watch, observe turtles, and surf. just an amazing day in paradise. i think today i got my best ever turtle encounter. i found a new spot and i really felt like i was Urashima Taro. i really did!
i’m going to sleep early because tomorrow is another full day in the wild! can’t wait!

Into the Wild! Love it!