i had such a great day with the Iwata-san family. we surfed 2 rounds, went around the island, ate shrimp, shave ice, and had so much fun!

it’s been a while since i went out to the north shore. i forgot how beautiful it is out there!

if i drive around the island, Romy’s Shrimp is a must! long drive, long wait, but well worth it! we were all happy!

the best garlic prawns plate on the island. but i can’t believe i ate the heads again. OMG! my stomach started feeling weird again.

then we checked Haleiwa and the waves were head high and super fun.

to Mr.and Mrs. Iwata-san, and Noriko-san, i had a great time with you today. you all surfed so well and i’m happy to share a great surf experience with you today. hope you sleep well tonight and see you tomorrow morning! we shall ride great waves again! good night.

Haleiwa good waves!!!!

yesterday had another amazing morning dawn patrol session! feels so good to wake up and start off a beautiful day in the ocean. no wind, nice waves, few people, and glassy conditions. we scored again!

paddling out to the full super moon 2 days in a row. nowhere else i’d rather be.

our endless summer continues. get ready for a big south swell starting sunday!

i’m going to indo soon so i wanted to check out the forecast. i’m going next week so will miss this mega swell. OMG! 20-29′? 5-6 times overhead? i wish i could be there but the following week looks promising too.

came home and took my nephew for walk. we went around the block smelling flowers. he was so happy to be able to smell something so sweet.

last night was another amazing dinner. check out the ikura we ate. it’s the seasons first batch and it was the best ikura i’ve eaten in my life.

then the sushi chef says “here is blue fin otoro “fatty tuna” from aomori. i asked “which part of aomori?” he says “Ohma.” Oh Ma Gosh! i’ve always wanted to try tuna from Ohma!

here is the paper that comes with the tuna. the kanji reads “Ohma.” it was the best of the best and it tasted so good melting in my mouth.

and once again, here comes the ishinomaki uni. eating it reminds me of ishinomaki rebuilding strong. it makes me so happy!

the worlds finest uni from ishinomaki right here in honolulu, hawaii. thank you Inaida-san for another wonderful dream dinner!