{"id":68820,"date":"2016-07-01T17:44:41","date_gmt":"2016-07-01T08:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=68820"},"modified":"2016-07-01T17:44:41","modified_gmt":"2016-07-01T08:44:41","slug":"hawaiian-surf-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=68820","title":{"rendered":"Hawaiian Surf Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_1368.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1368\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68828\" \/><br \/>\nhad a couple great evenings snorkeling, surfing, drinking, and laughing with friends.  my friend Scott Countryman lives in the philippines and came to hawaii for a conference.  so yes, i dropped everything to hang out with a guy that pushed me to my dreams 13 years ago.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_1371.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1371\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68825\" \/><br \/>\nbeen surfing this spot right before dark recently.  everybody goes in and it&#8217;s only us and perfect waves.  the ultimate boat trip.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_1373.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1373\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68823\" \/><br \/>\nScott in on the left.  been an inspiration ever since i met him.  it was on his mega million dollar yacht exploring islands in the philippines.  hopping from island to island and talking along the way.  here is a guy my age, owing a dream boat, searching for waves, and enjoying his life.  13 years ago, i was still lost and didn&#8217;t know how my future would play out.  but after meeting Scott, i realized that i want to live the exact dream he is.  so yes, a total inspiration.  and my buddy Carter Lee in the middle.  i wanted to introduce friend to friend because i know these guys will be in my life forever.  we have a great time!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_1382.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1382\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68822\" \/><br \/>\nsurfed with Dr. Kawano-san from fukuoka this morning.  he must have caught 30 waves!  here in hawaii for only a couple of days just to surf.  yes, a hawaiian surf trip!  stoked to surf with you today, and see you tomorrow!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_1386.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1386\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68824\" \/><br \/>\nnice Yajimaya lunch.  it was delicious.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_1387.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1387\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68827\" \/><br \/>\nthen went back to the beach.  it was beautiful.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_1390.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1390\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68826\" \/><br \/>\nhad an awesome afternoon session with Negishi-san.  she also came to hawaii for a couple of days just to surf.  yes, a surfer from niseko on her nice hawaiian surf trip.  see you tomorrow afternoon!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_1389.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1389\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"align none size-full wp-image-68821\" \/><br \/>\nhot summer days with cool trade winds continue.  and so does our south swells.  good night and see you in the ocean tomorrow.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>had a couple great evenings snorkeling, surfing, drinking, and laughing with friends. my friend Scott Countryman lives in the philippines and came to hawaii for a conference. so yes, i dropped everything to hang out with a guy that pushed me to my dreams 13 years ago. been surfing this spot right before dark recently. 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