"Scrub It, Kook"

Sunday was setting up perfectly; nice-sized south with a long period, well-timed tide, and offshore winds. My first wave turned into a wall of death which I somehow escaped unscathed after getting sucked up and over the falls, much to the amazement and amusement of Jason and Xavier. The next 2 hours produced some incredible in and out barrels.

Unfortunately, my last wave of the day didn't treat me so well. There's video somewhere which I'll try to upload. For now, enjoy:

"Heavy scab, bra. Scarred for life..."

World Famous Lasagna

Our friends Polu and Moi invited us to their house in Leone for some of Moi's world famous lasagna and to meet their new baby, (who has the honor of being graced with the best name of anyone I personally know), Fa'amomoi Masaniai IV.

Leone Bay:

Coastline:

Ned, summoning Poseidon:

Waves:

Ned, Polu, and Moi IV:

Moi w/ the W.F.L.:

We made a valiant effort to take down the W.F.L.:

Ofu Memorial Day

A group of us returned to Ofu for Memorial Day weekend. Until I get around to uploading my pictures, I'll leave you with these taken by Ned and Sarah.

Riding in the truck:

Hanging out:

My slow style front flip:

AmSam Amateur Boxing

Awhile back, we went to the Table Tennis Club to watch the sweet science: American Samoa Amateur Boxing. The pugilists ranged in age from about 5 to 18+. Some great fights, a few knockdowns, a shoulder dislocation, and enthusiastic fans made for an exciting day.

AS Boxing:

Unflappable:

Left hook:

Going to work with intensity:

Awesome shoes:

Kid in red had a serious size disadvantage, but held his own:

Full extension:

Knockdown:

Attacking:

Dancin':

Aunu'u Redux

A few weeks ago, I headed back to Aunu'u, the island off the SE coast of Tutuila with a group of friends. A fun and relaxing time was had by all.

Aunu'u Harbor:

Church:

Tree:

A few of us tested out the lake of quicksand, including Amity:

Maamaa Cove:


Tidepools at Maamaa Cove. Great for relaxing in and getting splashed by the waves. Potentially life-threatening when the tide and waves are high:

Lava field by Maamaa Cove:

Loaded boat arriving from Tutuila:

Heading back to Tutuila:

Leaving Aunu'u behind: