i had an amazing day with Team Pavilion. super fun team of surfers that love to have fun!
and we were greeted by a new South swell and a beautiful rainbow.
Tomami-san started the day off with the first ride! so energetic on this very long ride.
Ueda-san surfed much better than he did yesterday. more waves and more determination.
Mishima-san was on the outside catching the sets and riding it past us. super cool guy!
Michiko-san smiling on every wave she caught. very long smiles…
Miho-san surfing for the very first time. this is how you enjoy the moment!
super hot pho for super hungry surfers. thank you guys for the amazing day of surf, smiles, and laughs…
then us 4 went back out for a second session after lunch. more waves and more laughs. ended up with some tasty Waiola Shave Ice. small cup with azuki beans and ice cream. flavored with milk tea. at $3.50, you can’t beat it. thanks again guys for the fun in the sun. see you again tomorrow!
it was one month ago when i was surfing out Diamond Head and had a rare occurrence of seeing Kelia out there.
look at Kelia walking the nose while Seira-chan is duck diving. yeah, it was Seira-chan’s first day in Hawaii and this session wasn’t even supposed to happen because we were supposed to start surfing the following day. but it did happen. so yeah, everything happens for a reason and i’m a true believer of that.
gosh, i didn’t realize how dark i was until Seira-chan sent me this photo. haha. 
Romy’s Prawns. the best in the world! 
and sweet snow puffs! 
speaking of sweet, i just wanted to say a few things about Seira-chan. she’s 19 years old and going to college. very smart, and very focused. it’s her first travel experience on her own and she’s proven that she can do it. she has many goals and many dreams. she’s talented enough to excel in everything she chooses to do. for the past month, i seen her transform into an experienced surfer with lots of confidence. she knows how to keep calm and adapt to any types of conditions. she knows about the waves, and about the surfboards. that’s very impressive. BUT, what’s more impressive is her personality. one of the sweetest girls you will ever meet. always so thankful, always go grateful, always so appreciative, and always so smiling. it was a joyful month for me to see all the progression. thank you Seira-chan for being a sweet girl with lots of ambition. you have an amazing life ahead!
