i’m so happy to be back home, especially to the sea. went out yesterday to wash Mayuki. it was so beautiful!

most people clean the bottom of their boats in the ala wai harbor. no way for me! it’s so dirty and full of bacteria. don’t want to touch that water ever since my friend died from falling into the ala wai. i take it outside to waikiki. yes, it’s very rough and very dangerous because if the boat hits you in the head swaying back and forth with the waves, it could knock you out very easily. but it has to be done so no complaints here.

the winds were super strong offshore again. so i see a japanese tourist way out in the ocean. it’s so easy to go out because the wind will blow you out. but coming back in is another story. i go to him and ask “hey, are you ok?” he says “no, i need help.” i was going to have him jump into the boat but i seen the lifeguards coming out. so i just waited there with him.

the lifeguards pull up and ask the guy in english “brah, you ok or what?” i say, “hey guys, he doesn’t speak english, but needs you guys to take him in.” i was laughing inside because i know the japanese guy was freaking out. he was more scared of the local lifeguards speaking hawaiian english. haha.

to all you tourists who come to hawaii. please don’t rent a longboard or SUP, then try to go surfing alone. getting out to sea is soooo easy with the wind behind your back. it actually feels good and makes you look like you know what you’re doing. BUT, getting back to the beach is a challenge. if you can’t paddle strong enough, you will actually go backwards. and the nearest islands are in tahiti. i’ve seen this happen over and over. and most times, there won’t be anybody to help you. so either hire an experienced guide, or please stay out of the water.

the Spring Kat McDowell 2015 Tour starts!!!
New Life with Kat.
hope to make it one of these amazing events this year.
take care and hope to see you Kat!

$43.50 dinner.
$3,000 tip.
Lucky waitress!
Good morning 5:50am.
South/East swell continues.
Ala Moana chest high sets and clean.
Diamond Head head high and windy.
Waikiki waist high and clean.
Cloudy and rainy morning becoming sunny.
Lots of rainbows.
Surfing all day.
Have a wonderful day!

had a wonderful time surfing with Kanazawa-san. super cool surfer girl that just loves to surf.

perfect surfing Kanazawa-san! thank you and keep on surfing!

made many new backpacker friends. hard core travelers from all over the world. this group was from israel and australia. we all overcame the most hardest challenge in all our lives. that’s why we are so close, and that’s why we are so happy!

sitting by the bond fire on the top of the volcano, sipping wine, talking stories, and enjoying this precious moment. no showers, no toilets, no nothing. just nature at its best.

7 people in this little tent. sleeping side by side, snoring songs, and getting to know each other very well. i miss my israeli friends.

i was supposed to go to see the ruins in flores on my last day. couldn’t go because i had to get back to the city to get a flight out. my friend Ido from israel went and sent me this photo. this guy was hilarious. he kept me laughing the whole trip. can’t wait to visit him in israel.

ok, finally the time has come. may 2nd is the biggest day in boxing history. Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather is favored to win, but i want Pacquiao. why? two reasons: first, i went to see Mayweather fight in las vegas 2 years ago. wasn’t impressed. he fights to safe, too technical, and won’t take any risks. just stand back, score points, run away, and hold on. not my type of boxer. second, Pacquiao is from the philippines and i love the philippines. lots of heart and soul. this guy will stand right in front of you and punch until someone falls. total guts!

$350 million dollar fight? probably more when it’s all over. i won’t miss this fight no matter what. can’t wait for saturday afternoon! go Pacman!