wow, i’m so lucky again! i got to teach 11 year old Ayumi-chan and her mom how to surf today! i just love days like today when i can see the beautiful smiles through surfing.
Ayumi-chan was kind of freaking out when we caught her first wave. she was surprised, and at the same time, super stoked! mixed feelings huh? haha.
then once she felt what it was like to glide on the ocean naturally, the golden smile came out.
then it was mom’s turn. Hiragi-san stood up perfectly on her first wave of her life! super good balance!
another day, another wave, and another happy face.
found out later that Hiragi-san is a hula dancer. no wonder her balance was absolutely perfect!
i act like a kook to get the kids laughing and feeling comfortable. imagine at the end of the wave their surf instructor falling off the board? haha.
i’m pretty sure every kid thinks i’m the worst surfer in the world. haha.
but kids can think what ever they want of me so long i can get a smile like this. priceless!
great surfing Ayumi-chan! keep on surfing and keep on laughing at me. haha.
now that mother and daughter surfed for their first time, i’m sure they will be much more connected in the nature.
then Ayumi-chan wanted to eat a locomoco so we went to eat the best locomoco on the island. thank you girls for the wonderful day!
