Part 1: The Mojo

one day while i was in Tokyo having drinks, i was invited on a trip.  i had no idea when, where, and with who.  of course i said yes.  when was the next day, where was a secluded island in Indonesia, and who was with elite businessmen.  i just had my backpack as we boarded a private jet, transferred to a seaplane, and landed in the water fronting one of the most luxurious resorts in the world.  the island was called “Mojo.”  in English, “Mojo” means “magic power,” so you could imagine the magic power i was feeling…

then a speedboat picked us up and shuttled us to this luxury yacht that was waiting for us!  wait?  this can’t be real…  the 7 days out at sea was some of the most memorable times in my life.  it felt like i entered a totally different world.  what i learned and the people i met on that trip changed my life 180 degrees.  and i am forever grateful for their generosity, kindness, and things they taught me…

 

Planet Earth

the world travel shut down was good for me.  it made me realize that i don’t have to leave Hawaii every other month to fulfill my craving to explore.  now i can just stay home and explore places that haven’t been explored.  for this recent trip, i didn’t even fish or dive.  i just drove around observing every little detail.  and there were many…

the dolphins were running wild!  some of them jumping higher than my boat.  it’s so cool to see because you can see them looking right at you in the eye.  they’re just as curious as we are…

going onto the land and walking around was something i hardly ever done.  high mountain tops and deep valleys.  there are no roads that lead down to here so it’s just you and nature.  you could scream as loud as you want and nobody will hear you.  it’s one of the most peaceful places on planet earth…

May 19, 2022 Hawaii Surf Report

Back in the Day in Japan:  The Bypass- Heavy localism and Big barrelism…

Good morning 4:15am.
New South swell! But junky and onshore.
Ala Moana head high.
Diamond Head overhead.
Strong South winds so onshore all day. Tomorrow better.
Clouds and heavy rain.
Going back to sleep.
Have a wonderful day!