we’re almost half way through our trip and things couldn’t be going any better. surf, photos, video, sashimi, and a lot of bintangs. we pulled up to 6′ thunders yesterday and guess what? nobody was out. numajiri and zuccho paddled out as hayato and i geared up to catch fish for dinner. just another day in paradise….
**check out some photos from yesterday….
tokura-san’s been on the SanSoucci2 more than anybody else. over the years, he’s told me that this is the best boat. i didn’t know what he meant back then, but now i do. this is the best boat. luxury, service, and style. what more can you ask for when your living on this palace for 12 days in the middle of the ocean….
this is our surf shuttle. VIP service all day long. surf/dive/photos? timmy will take you there….
imagine spending thousands of dollars and flying for 2 days to get to your dream spot in the mentawai’s. then your boat pulls up to a spot with one boat anchored with 13 japanese pro surfers in the water, one stand-up paddle surfer, and 3 photographers. your dream trip could turn into your worst nightmare. i’m glad i’m with this nightmare crew…..
and last, let me leave you off with this photo. imagine going diving with your good friend in some remote area where nobody has ever dove before. both spearing travelly’s as the sun sets. the sky is bright red as we get back to our palace. the crew take our fish and clean it. then our private chef makes some poke and sashimi. we sit back drinking bintang’s as we eat fish as fresh as it gets. then i grab my blanket and lay down on the deck gazing at the millions of stars. i put in my ipod blasting kalapana’s greatest hits and watch falling stars one after the other. each time making my wishes. i fall asleep to one of the greatest days of my life. i don’t think anybody in this world is happier than i am right now….
