had an awesome day with Asayama-san! i can’t believe he’s 66 years old and super stoked on surfing! today the waves were super perfect so he caught some really good ones. also caught the longest waves of his surfing life! he kept on paddling back out saying “this is my dream!”

then we went to Your Kitchen to eat a loco moco and the pork bowl. the best on the island.

it’s been 40 years since Asayama-san last came to hawaii. so many things have changed since, including this tree growing and growing.

huge!

after a good surf, good lunch, and good talk, we took a nap under the tree. so peaceful and so relaxing.

then we had dessert at Waiola Shave Ice. it’s so funny how i had 14 year old Masamune-kun just a few days ago, and now i had 66 year old Asayama-san today. two people from totally different generations, but amazing how surfing and shave ice could make them smile exactly the same way. you should have seen the face of Asayama-san when he got down to the azuki and ice cream on the bottom. haha.
tomorrow we shall surf again. tomorrow we shall eat again. and tomorrow we shall laugh again. see you in the morning Asayama-san!

went to do some late night shopping. no, not for a gun, but for a fishing pole. i came across the gun section at Sports Authority. looked at this thinking to myself “america is crazy!”

machine guns for sale? all you need is a permit and you can go into Sports Authority and buy a gun and ammunition. no wonder there’s guns everywhere!

this is my personal choice. you walk into my house without permission, you will have to meet my friend Ruger. $599 for personal security, you can’t beat it!

check out this airplane that got struck by lighting. this is crazy!

Masamune-kun enjoying the ride.

on the way in, i told Masamune-kun “hey, grab the wheel and drive.” he looked at me “what??? eeeh???” i told him “just do your best.” he ended up doing a great job. i keep forgetting this kid is only 14 years old. haha.

Afternoon nap or “Hirune”
Good morning 6am.
South swell!
Shoulder high at Ala Moana and clean!
Head high at Diamond Head and bumpy.
Trade winds at 15mph.
Sun, clouds, rain, haze, and hot.
Going surfing.
Have a wonderful day!