We’re having an early summer because the waves are pumping, the sky is clear, and the water is warm.  Hiro-san flying off the takeoff.

This view never gets dull.  I see it everyday and it still takes my breath away.

And photos like this kind of gives you an idea how lucky surfers are.  You’re literally riding swells that were generated 5000 miles or 8,000km away.  And this is where it ends.  So I guess you can call it a “HAPPY ENDING!”

Round 2 was with Yumi-chan.  We’ve been surfing together for the past 10 years.  I watched this girl grow from being so fearful, to very brave.  Surfing good and smiling all the way.

It doesn’t get any more beautiful than this.  Welcome to Hawaii!

The mornings have been low tide and waves breaking very fast.  The afternoons have been high tide and easier to ride.  Both are lovable!

Came in from my third session yesterday and seen this monk seal sunbathing.  He looked so comfortable and at peace.  And the whole beach was his!  

I planted 2 gardenia plants in my yard many years ago.  One of them gives me flowers every single day of the year.  The other one, gives me flowers once a year.  And that once a year is now.  I go out side everyday to watch it bloom!

It’s pretty crazy to see these blooming right in front of your eyes!  and once it opens up, you can immediately smell the sweetness. 

This is when I clip it and take it inside my house smell it in every room.  

I had no idea what this type of gardenia was until I researched it yesterday.  It’s called the “Aimee Gardenia.”  So sweet!

Yesterday once more:  Big Bowl

Good morning 3:45am.
Ala Moana head high and windy. Side offshore winds.
Diamond Head overhead and bumpy.
Strong trade winds at 25mph.
Sun, showers, and rainbows.
Going to surf, surf, surf.
Have a wonderful day!