Taiwan Uluwatu

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it’s my 4th time here and things only getting better and better. i had no idea what kind of waves we were going to get this time. heard the rumors but never believe anything endless i see it with my own eyes. well, i seen it with my own eyes!
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we were driving yesterday morning looking for a spot we heard was like bali’s uluwatu. driving the wrong way, going down streets just heading for the beach. and this is what we pulled up too! taiwan’s uluwatu! could you imagine how excited we were? perfect waves with nobody out.
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the waves were offshore and pumping all day long. surfed a solid morning, then another solid afternoon. caught some good waves, and did a lot of paddling. what an awesome day!
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taiwan wasn’t on my mind until the day i left hawaii. made a few calls, and next thing you know, Kimura-san and Hayato joined the soul surfing tour. when you jump at the moment, the moment will come. Hayato’s moment surfing perfect waves in taiwanese paradise!
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when we pulled up, nobody was out. i waxed up my board and was the first one in the water. so stoked to have that moment alone in a foreign country. it’s moments like this i live for. thank you Kimura-san for being the morning photographer. on my 6’0 x 18 1/4 x 2 3/8 TSSC shaped by Matchi.
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yes, i’m a very happy man! and very happy that i came here to surf these amazing waves. we went back in the afternoon and it was even bigger. solid 6′ pumping surf in taiwan!
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after all that paddling, we needed to get pampered. drove into the city for a massage and nabe. Hayato, Mori-san, and Kimura-san enjoying the moment. thanks guys for another wonderful day!
driving up the coast today, surf a solid session, eat dim sum, jumping on a flight to taipei, staying at a hostel, go night market, then jumping on a plane tomorrow morning. a busy day ahead but looking forward to every minute.

KIRBY FUKUNAGA
ハワイで生まれ育ち、プロサーファー、フォイラー、スキンダイバー、カメラマンの肩書きを持ち、ウォーターマンとして、海で多くの時間を過ごし、海から多くのモノをもらいながら生活しています。彼が伝えようとしていることは、海がある生活は僕らを豊かにしてくれるということ。そして、自分だけではなく、いろいろなことをみんなにシェアし、人生を楽しむということ。現在は、ハワイでプライベートサーフィンガイドを主催。
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