it was Miho-san’s first dawn patrol experience.  Paddling out star gazing and enjoying the most peaceful moment ever.  She caught 2 waves in the total dark and all I could see when she paddled out was her big smile.

I rode behind a few after and this is what it looked like.  Total beauty!  

Doing a bottom turn heading straight towards Diamond Head and the rising sun. Pretty cool.  

Clarence, Jerome, Kyle, Malcom, Kawika, and Tommy.  That was the local morning crew.  All happy surfers enjoying the surf, stories, and jokes.  

This was our last wave and all I was focused on was getting the photo, smile, and the rainbow.  Success!  

We took a drive out to the rainy East side as the sun started to shine.  It doesn’t get greener than this.  

Miho-san wanted to see Chinaman’s Hat.  Sometimes I forget how beautiful Hawaii is.  I love this place…

It’s so inspiring seeing my 7th grade teacher being so active.  I see  Mr. Takabayashi fishing all the time by himself.  He went out at midnight and came back the next afternoon.  Yes, all by himself.  I would love to go fishing with him someday but I don’t know if I could fish for that long.  Mr. Takabayashi must be a very patient man.  Well, he did put up with me when I was at the worst point in my life.

Lots of fresh akule!

These are very prized and expensive fish.  I’m sure Mr. Takabayashi has his secret spots.

Back to yesterday evening.  Lots of rides in the most perfect conditions for Miho-san.

This is as peaceful you will experience Bowls in the evening.  Where was everyone???

Yesterday once more:  Uncle Barry on a good one!

Good morning 3:20am.
North shore 4-6′ and good.
Ala Moana waist high and good.
Diamond Head chest high and bumpy.
Trade winds up to 25mph today.
Sun, showers, and rainbows.
Going to surf.
Have a wonderful day!