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Kandui Resort - Mentawai

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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:

Bali Flavor

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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.

Travel photos - Bali part 1

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38 days, 60 plus surf sessions, two flight changes, one broken board, facial and eye bruising, one fin to face cut, a couple back scratches, 35 days of belly/rib rash, countless reef cuts, an awesome leash tan, a couple minor scooter accidents, one crazy surf appetite later, and I'm back in the mother land.   Surfing is so addictive. It's a great battery charger for me before diving into 5 months of non-stop snow travel shooting.

I fell in love with Bali.  People are happy there, it's hot, beautiful and full of babes.  I didn't shoot a ton, but here's some stuff I liked.  Check back for more soon.