Visas and Reef Booties in the Mentawais

Hi all, Departure day for Kandui Resort in the mentawais islands of Indonesia is getting closer and closer. I am so glad I am busy with work the next few weeks to help keep my mind from obsessing about surf.

Everything is dialed in, reservations confirmed, balances paid, flights booked, every know surf accessory purchased, and now it's time for the actual trip.

I had two separate discussions this week: one about reef booties (which I hate) and the second about any special Visas that we may need. I was pretty sure about the answers to both questions, but I called Anthony Marcotti at Kandui Resort to confirm.

Answer #1: "Kooks wear reef booties...you might need them at G-land but you don't need them surfing the mentawais"

Answer #2: "no special visas are needed, you pay your visa at the airport about $25, and also pay your mentawais islands tax $40 to our representative Rudy that will pick you up from the airport"