Indonesia
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xo - Ashley
I was up in Northern Sumarta, Indonesia for a few months this year. It was an amazing experience. I had a job shooting the guests surfing, on a Australian boat for 2 weeks. Before setting a sail I posted up in this tiny Muslim town, so naturally I walked around with my camera. The kids were thrilled to see me, and were super into me taking there picture. In fact they couldn't get enough. Before long we were singing songs and counting in English and Indonesian. It was a great day.
I've been many places, but non take the cake quiet like this. The Mentawais are a series of islands just off of Sumatra, Indonesia, and Kandui Resort is the G-spot. The resort has 3 breaks right in front, endless other waves around, the most welcoming staff, a great resort, 1st class meals, a games room, internet and many other things to keep you busy if you can possibly find the time. They have 5 boats, a couple seadoos, and clean clear blue waters. The crew is all set up with photo and video cameras so they are sure not to miss capturing your best waves. If your interested in scoring some of the best waves of your lifetime, no matter your ability, I recommend this resort.
Check their site here. http://www.mentawaiislands.com/
Without great people, even a perfectly situated place, is going to suck. Kandui is just the opposite. Here's some of the photos I took of the staff on my 5 day visit:
I have spent the last 5 weeks in Bali. Mostly on the southern Buket, exploring a little, all coastal and selfishly surf driven. I love Bali because there is so many great people, both local and tourists. Good karma. Most are cool with having the camera pointed their way, and I feel safe leaving my gear with the little restaurants on the beach. Most importantly, there are always waves. 
5 hours ferry rides go by pretty quick when you got a camera and a boat full of people.. and chickens:
