{"id":47704,"date":"2014-08-07T16:39:07","date_gmt":"2014-08-07T07:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=47704"},"modified":"2014-08-07T16:39:07","modified_gmt":"2014-08-07T07:39:07","slug":"surf-and-cafe-kaila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=47704","title":{"rendered":"Kaito Surf and Cafe Kaila"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/GOPR0235.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/GOPR0235.jpg\" alt=\"DCIM100GOPRO\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47699\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nfor the past 5 years, i&#8217;ve been taking the Matsuda-san family surfing here in hawaii.  such a super kind and very nice surf family.  we had such a great time today as usual.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.21.35-AM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.21.35-AM-640x339.jpg\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-07 at 11.21.35 AM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47705\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nKaito-kun was only 6 years old when we first surfed.  that was about the same age i caught my first wave that i will never forget.  up until last year, we&#8217;ve been riding together.  today, he was on his own.  a super cute kid so excited to get on the board.  smiling all the way out and all the way in.  gosh, i wish i can keep this kid.  he&#8217;s so cute!!!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.27.09-AM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.27.09-AM-640x346.jpg\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-07 at 11.27.09 AM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47692\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nfirst wave, he just jumped up, rode the wave, and felt the stoke.  you should have seen his facial expression.  just so excited!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.31.23-AM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.31.23-AM-640x372.jpg\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-07 at 11.31.23 AM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47701\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthen Kaito-kun wanted more and more.  only 11 years old and surfing in hawaii for almost half his life.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.24.38-AM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.24.38-AM-640x389.jpg\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-07 at 11.24.38 AM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47707\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nafter we caught this wave, we paddled back out together.  then he told me as he looked at diamond head, &#8220;diamond head is so green!  it&#8217;s so beautiful.&#8221;  a young boy absorbing nature is precious.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.27.41-AM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.27.41-AM-640x366.jpg\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-07 at 11.27.41 AM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47695\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nand after every wave, Kaito-kun kept on telling me &#8220;arigato gozaimasu.&#8221;  so kind, so respectful, and so well mannered.  just like his parents.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.33.41-AM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.33.41-AM-640x346.jpg\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-07 at 11.33.41 AM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47702\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nMatsuda-san did a great job too.  he surfed 2 rounds and was stoked!  the waves were perfect and it was such a beautiful day.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.35.03-AM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.35.03-AM-640x377.jpg\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-07 at 11.35.03 AM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47703\" \/><\/a><br \/>\na natural smile and natural moment that will last a lifetime.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.19.36-AM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-07-at-11.19.36-AM-640x342.jpg\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-07 at 11.19.36 AM\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47700\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthen Sachiko-san surfing so good too!  i was so happy to see everybody surfing better and better each year.  such a cool mother to such a cute kid.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/photo-52.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/photo-52.jpg\" alt=\"photo 5\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47698\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthen we went to Cafe Kaila and had a great brunch.  five years i&#8217;ve known this wonderful family and i&#8217;m really happy to be part of their wonderful hawaiian surfing life.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/photo-41.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/photo-41.jpg\" alt=\"photo 4\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47697\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nfrench toast with strawberries and blueberries.  this was excellent.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/photo-33.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/photo-33.jpg\" alt=\"photo 3\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47694\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nbacon lettuce tomato sandwich.  super good.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/photo-22.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/photo-22.jpg\" alt=\"photo 2\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47693\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthe eggs benedict was Kaito-kun&#8217;s favorite.  mine too.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/photo-14.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/photo-14.jpg\" alt=\"photo 1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47691\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nand of course, the pancakes with apple and strawberries.<br \/>\ni surfed in the morning, ate a great lunch, surfed in the afternoon, ate a great dinner.  not i&#8217;m home at 9:30pm and i&#8217;m ready for a great sleep.  tomorrow i&#8217;m going to try to surf this hurricane.<br \/>\nto the people in hawaii, please stay calm and stop buying all the water in every single store.  omg, relax!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>for the past 5 years, i&#8217;ve been taking the Matsuda-san family surfing here in hawaii. such a super kind and very nice surf family. we had such a great time today as usual. 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