woke up early yesterday morning to a chilly morning in osaka. 6 degrees C? OMG! i had my suitcase, backpack, and surfboard. the challenge was getting to the airport. left my apartment and decided to walk 25 minutes to the bus station.
then after 2 minutes of freezing, i flag down a taxi. my surfboard fits perfectly in the front seat.
walk in the freezing cold carrying all my stuff for 25 minutes? or get a cab for 700 yen and a 5 minute ride? easy choice for me.
then transferred to the bus. unbelievable how good the service is in japan. exceptional as they take care of my surfboard.
then to kansai airport and ate my favorite breakfast there. 700 yen.
then repacked. minor clothes adjustments and i was read to check in.
so stoked to see the Noro-san family! we were on the same flight. i really missed these kids. good to see Kairi and Reika growing up into fine adults.
omg, kansai airport was packed!!! i was standing in line for over an hour just to get in the security gate. and immigrations had a super long line too. barely made my flight.
TSSC rider Kaito-kun was on my flight too. super small world. all the kids are going to bali for the JPSA contest. gosh, i remember those days i use to do that. brings back all the memories. back then i was chasing my dreams, now, i’m living my dreams.
normal operations at the new bali airport. surfers paradise.
right when i get off the plane, i was greeted by this young beautiful lady. i actually felt pretty special. haha. she asked me if it was my first time to bali. i told her i’ve been here many times since 1993. then she said “oh, i wasn’t even born then.” haha. made me feel so old. haha.
another airplane ride today followed by a long car ride, then i’ll be in my final desitnation: Nihiwatu!
