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March 29th 2010
Published: April 29th 2010
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Well, we’ve enjoyed 3 wonderful days at sea. Last night we were treated with an impromptu sundowner out on the bow. Drinks were served, our resident guitarist Jerry Vasi played, and it was an outstanding sunset. We anchored at Male this morning at 8:00am. The Maldives is one of a thousand tiny islands spread over 26 atolls straddling the equator in the heart of the Indian Ocean and offers some ... Read Full Entry



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Two Pretty FishTwo Pretty Fish
Two Pretty Fish
These two pretty ones swim by. Sometimes they go by so fast that you miss them with the camera. a
Another TunaAnother Tuna
Another Tuna
These tuna swim very fast!
A Real Friendly GuyA Real Friendly Guy
A Real Friendly Guy
This is a fish similar to Wally we met at the Great Barrier Reef...fascinated with people and very friendly.
Peek A Boo!Peek A Boo!
Peek A Boo!
We see you...as he would come right up to the porthole.
A Very Interesting OneA Very Interesting One
A Very Interesting One
This guy has very cool colors.
Red With Black SpotsRed With Black Spots
Red With Black Spots
Interesting...this one appears to have different colors on both sides. Not sure if it's the light as it reflects off the coral.
Unloading Their CatchUnloading Their Catch
Unloading Their Catch
After returning from our submarine ride, before getting on the tender to return to ship, we watched as these guys unloaded their catch of the day for the market.
Easy Does It!Easy Does It!
Easy Does It!
This could be a disaster! All that work gone back in the water.
BashfulBashful
Bashful
This young girl was a little camera shy, but mom smiled.
Office of the PresidentOffice of the President
Office of the President
Our first stop on this afternoons walking tour of Male.
Friday MosqueFriday Mosque
Friday Mosque
Known as Hukuru Miskiiy, this mosque, behind the tombstones, was built in 1656.
Carved Filigree Coral BlocksCarved Filigree Coral Blocks
Carved Filigree Coral Blocks
There are hundreds of these on the outside of the mosque.
Warning!Warning!
Warning!
This sign lets you know it isn't meant for tourist entry...we didn't go in.
Burial TombBurial Tomb
Burial Tomb
The mosque was surrounded by ancient tombstones and tombs. This one was probably for a sultan or some noble.
Foot Cleaning WellFoot Cleaning Well
Foot Cleaning Well
Just outside of the mosque, this man is dipping a can attached on this pole to bring up water to cleanse his feet before entering the mosque.
Bathed FeetBathed Feet
Bathed Feet
The man's sandals and the water cans after he's entered the mosque.
Mulee-aageMulee-aage
Mulee-aage
The original president's official residence built in 1906.
More ResidenceMore Residence
More Residence
These two muslim women walk past another part of the Mulee-aage.
Flag of the MaldivesFlag of the Maldives
Flag of the Maldives
Flying over the Mulee-aage.
A Beautiful FlowerA Beautiful Flower
A Beautiful Flower
Pretty.
Grand Friday MosqueGrand Friday Mosque
Grand Friday Mosque
The largest mosque in the Maldives can hold as many as 5,000 worshippers.



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