so happy to see Mama and Papa Iwata-san back in Hawaii! we were greeted by a beautiful rainbow all morning!
i feel like they are my real Mama and Papa. they are so kind, so loving, and so cool…
first was Mama’s turn. paddling out with the rainbow was a treat.
first wave great! one of the most energetic Mama’s in the world.
surf and smile. i love it!
yes, peace to you too!
then it was Papa’s turn to surf with the rainbow
the first time i took Papa surfing 5 years ago, he had a hard time paddling and popping up. now, he’s paddling super strong, and popping up as fast as anyone else.
and surfing so beautifully! this man is enjoying his life!
another amazing day in the ocean. hope you get good sleep because tomorrow will be another full day of surfing and hanging out!
Papa made a request to eat Hawaiian food. i was so happy because i love Highway Inn!
we where watching the wave pool contest. Mama said it’s not that interesting because everything is too predicable. she said that in the ocean, nature is unpredictable and that’s what makes it much more interesting. i totally agree!
one of the best Hawaiian plates in the world. fresh laulau and poi! our day continued and continued. more of the story tomorrow.
as for me, i went back to the ocean this evening. the waves were still amazing. i introduced Renta-kun to Seira-chan and Seira-chan to Renta-kun. both surfers and both living the Hawaiian dream life…
stopped by the coolest honey factory on the Big Island. 
i’m not really a honey lover, but after this visit, now i am. 
this is some of the best honey in the world. all made on the island of Hawaii. 
there was a free sample tour and once you taste it, you must have it. 
thank you Big Island Bees for the sweetness… 
somebody asked me how to take a foil drone shot. first, i catch a wave on the inside, then pump back out and yell at Seira-chan “GO!” and this girl goes! then i make a U turn and catch the wave from the outside as she paddles for the wave. 
then since i have a foil, i can get into a wave a long time before it even breaks. this gives me time to set up the best angle for the photo. 
then once she takes off, i just ride right in front and get the shot. it’s very risky and dangerous, but when you trust someones surfing, nothing is risky and dangerous… 
want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Nagasawa-san for the chopsticks! i can’t wait to use them! 
and want to thank the Kuruhara-san family for the miso soup! i love miso soup! 
“In the end, we only REGRET the chances we didn’t take.”
Yeah Shuta-kun! Enjoy the ride…
