{"id":47197,"date":"2014-07-23T02:22:48","date_gmt":"2014-07-22T17:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=47197"},"modified":"2014-07-23T02:22:48","modified_gmt":"2014-07-22T17:22:48","slug":"drive-thru-wakayama-and-shikoku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=47197","title":{"rendered":"Drive Thru Wakayama and Shikoku"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/photo-117.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/photo-117.jpg\" alt=\"photo 1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47198\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nevery time i go to wakayama, i really look forward to breakfast.  this is a dream breakfast for me and i want to thank Atsuko-san for always making my dream come true!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/photo-2-copy3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/photo-2-copy3.jpg\" alt=\"photo 2 copy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47199\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nyamari shirasu is the best over hot rice!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/photo-414.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/photo-414.jpg\" alt=\"photo 4\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47201\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni went to watch the local people do their daily exercise at 7am every morning.  i think that&#8217;s cool!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/photo-316.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/photo-316.jpg\" alt=\"photo 3\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47205\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ngrandpa and grandson starting the day off right.  what a cool culture in the country.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/photo-510.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/photo-510.jpg\" alt=\"photo 5\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47207\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthe last time i took Ryonosuke surfing, i thought he would never go with me again.  i kind of pushed him hard and he was only 5 years old at that time.  this time i asked him to go surfing, he said &#8220;yes.&#8221;  really?  i was stoked!  we took it slow, i taught him everything again from the beginning, and i didn&#8217;t think he would stand up.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.41.09-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.41.09-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2014-07-22 at 7.41.09 PM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47208\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni pushed him on his first wave and he stood right up.  i was screaming so loud because i was so happy.  i can&#8217;t wait to take him again!!!  Ryonosuke is such a cute kid!!!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.43.20-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.43.20-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2014-07-22 at 7.43.20 PM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47209\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthen i jumped into the yamari van, buckled my seatbelt, and started off for the long journey to shikoku all alone.  i needed some time alone to reflect on my life, how it&#8217;s going, and where i want to take it.  so catching the 2 hour ferry and driving another 2 hours gave me that time of peace.  and all i was thinking about were the waves.  haha.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.44.12-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.44.12-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2014-07-22 at 7.44.12 PM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47202\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni drive on the ferry and i&#8217;m always amazed on the system.  just perfect and on time.  i love it.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.44.32-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.44.32-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2014-07-22 at 7.44.32 PM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47203\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni get out my book, my computer, my headphones, and get ready for some relax time.  i ended up falling asleep right away.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.45.26-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.45.26-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2014-07-22 at 7.45.26 PM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47206\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthen headed to the TSSC factory to pick up my new boards.  so stoked to arrive there after such a long drive.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.47.21-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.47.21-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2014-07-22 at 7.47.21 PM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47200\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthen to the TSSC shop to wax 3 magic new boards up.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.48.12-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-07-22-at-7.48.12-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2014-07-22 at 7.48.12 PM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47204\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni feel like a kid getting a new toy every time i get a new board.  waxing it up while talking story with Yassan.  always good to have a good board, good sponsor, and good friend that supports me.<br \/>\nhad a great surf in the evening and my boards working like magic!  swell should be building today and tomorrow and the more south i drive, the bigger it gets.  i&#8217;m so happy to be here in japan traveling alone and enjoying this beautiful country.  i feel like i&#8217;m in a really good place now.  thank you so much for everything!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>every time i go to wakayama, i really look forward to breakfast. this is a dream breakfast for me and i want to thank Atsuko-san for always making my dream come true! yamari shirasu is the best over hot rice! i went to watch the local people do their daily exercise at 7am every morning. 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