when your brother is half way around the world giving his life to something he truly believes in, it makes you think. i really miss spending time with the kids in cambodia and i miss them very much. the cool thing is i get updates from Davis on the progress and i get to smile each day i see the kids photos.

and yes, school goes onto the night hours. just kids eager to learn.

Davis took his loving dog from san francisco to cambodia. now Joey is in a wonderful place with so many kids giving him love. just as much as Davis found the place he loves, Joey did too.

every evening, i would see the girls picking flowers. so cute!

and my little girl Kalyan with the most beautiful smile in the world. gosh i miss her so much.

whale season is almost over but there are still some whales out there to find. you just have to know where and need a boat because they are really far offshore.

Nakajima-san, Inomata-san, and Tatsuya from Dove Wetsuits Japan. always good to see them!

and was so happy to see Reika Noro in shikoku. i’ve known this sweet girl since she was 13 years old. now she’s a fine young women that surfs like a champion. Go-Reika!

Gorengan: ES Champur. So good!
Good morning 6:50am.
North shore 2-4′ and morning sickness.
South shore waist high and clean.
North/East winds at 20mph.
Super sunny day.
Going surfing.
Have a wonderful day!

i boarded the airplane, reclined my seat, fell asleep before take off, and woke up 20 minutes before landing. a very deep sleep that felt so good.

then when i opened my window, i seen my home. gosh, i can’t believe how much i can miss hawaii only for one week gone.

then i come out of the airport and see a half naked guy dancing around with a fluffy character. i thought i was still in japan!! haha.

i have no idea who these people are but there were lots of media around. security was around telling everybody not to take photos. but hey, hawaii is a free country and if i want to take a photo, i will. do you know who this is?

i go home, grab the key to Mayuki, and take her out where she belongs. i go full throttle out of the harbor and the 2 girls were screaming and flying around in the front. the wind on my face, the sun shining, and the flow of the ocean. i was in heaven again! then i picked up Team Ina and went surfing. i felt so good and couldn’t have had a better day.

the ISA world championships are happening right now and i’m stoked to see my nephews advancing. Go-Team Hawaii!

Seth Moniz still going strong.

and watch out for this Team Japan kid Hiroto Ohhara. he’s surfing like a champion.
well, glad to be back home. went surfing in my trunks, wore my slippers and shorts all day. had an awesome boat ride, an awesome surf session, and a wonderful dinner. the fast life continues! as for the weather, it might feel like winter to people living in hawaii, but to me, it’s hot like summer! good night from hawaii!