Submarines, Turtles, Sharks, Coronas and Bentos

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it was a lovely day spending precious time in the ocean with precious people. i really enjoy sharing my lifestyle with important people in my life. i want every one to know how i live and how i think. might not be the best, but it’s the best for me and that’s what makes me happy. it’s a lifestyle that i won’t give up for anything.
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first spot was a 100′ deep dive. Kaito-kun and Minami-kun jumped into the blue ocean with me. they must have been tripping out!
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Kaito-kun was tripping out when the submarine came by us. i still remember the first time i saw it and i was tripping out too.
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i’m sure the people on the submarine must freak out when they see people diving in the water. especially when a guy dives down to the window and gives them a shaka sign. haha.
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then we went to the inside where there are lots of fish and turtles. it’s my favorite snorkeling spot and nobody else goes there. so it’s just us and the ocean. stoked to see Naomi-san jump in and enjoying herself.
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Hiyori-chan was the first in and as soon as she hit the water, she yelled “turtle!”
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the turtles were all over the place. just swimming really slowly and calm. it was cool to see.
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mermaid Ryoko-san feeling the freedom in the ocean.
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Kanae-san was taking some video so she must have some good clips.
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if you swim directly towards a turtle, they will swim away from you. but if you swim sidewards to the turtle, it will swim right along with you. so cool.
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Minami-kun checking it out too. so stoked for these kids experiencing something so amazing like this.
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this was probably my best shot. Kaito-kun with the double shaka. i just love this photo.
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Kaito-kun, Chiho-chan, Kanae-san, and Minami-kun. lots of shakas and smiles in hawaii!
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then we went to check out another spot where the sharks live. one was sleeping but woke up to say hello to us. these creatures are so graceful.
well, it’s 11pm on christmas eve. had a fun surfing day with Undou-san. then fun bbq with the One crew. christmas is tomorrow and i’m looking forward to waking up to a beautiful sunrise. can’t wait. good night!

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。
カービー福永のハワイサーフィンガイド
https://go-naminori.com/kirbyhawaiisurfingguide