started off today with some easy fun waves.  Nao-san paddled out to Bowls all by herself and caught waves all morning by herself.  it was actually too easy for her.   i just surfed on the side watching this girl having the time of her life!   then we went to load up on protein.  prime rib protein! then off to get a cool avocado smoothie.  it’s always a first time for everything. since the morning was so easy, we needed a challenge in the afternoon.  and Diamond Head was the right place for that!   but before you paddle out, you have to hike down the steep mountain.  you’ll be lucky if you don’t fall.  go slow girl! then right when we get out, i see Nao-san on the outside riding a set!  it was super wild but she hung on and rode it till the end.  amazing!   i explained to Nao-san how Bowls is so easy, and Diamond Head is so challenging.  now she knows why.  if you can surf Diamond Head, Bowls is easy.  if you can surf Bowls, that doesn’t mean you can surf Diamond Head.   go try and you’ll know what i mean.  get ready to be lost at sea… foiling Diamond Head isn’t easy too.  most of the time, you’re hanging on for your dear life!  haha…went to Whole Foods and seen a sale on my favorite cookies!  usually around $8 but on sale for $4.  i was sold!

 went to Australia and tried Chai Tea at every cafe i went to.  so pretty much everyday.  then came back to Hawaii and went to Surfers Coffee and realized that this is absolutely the best!   and good to see Seth Moniz’s Number 1 fan!  such an energetic girl!   stopped by to grab some fresh eggs.  the best in Hawaii!   fresh and cheap.  that’s my kind of place!  i’ll be eating raw egg on rice all week long.  and some sukiyaki too.   went to eat at the Waiahole Poi Factory with Nao-san.  both our first time there.   i just love the old school style.  nothing fancy here, but a great local feeling.   i ordered the squid luau/kalua pig combo with lomi salmon and poi.  it was amazing!   i’d give this place 5 stars for quality, service, and price.  this will be my mandatory stop on the way back from my East side surf sessions. along with teaching you how to surf, i also teach you how to take care of your board.  and i’ll also teach you the easiest way too so you won’t break a sweat.   if you take care of your surfboard, your surfboard will take care of you!  good job Nao-san!

Window seat at Sandy Beach.  Blue sky, blue water, white sand, relaxing day…

Good morning 5:50am.

North shore waist high and bumpy.

Ala Moana waist high and clean.

Diamond Head chest high and bumpy.

Trade winds at 25mph.

Sunny and cool.

Going surfing.

Have a wonderful day!