Male, Maldives

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March 29th 2010

Published: April 29th 2010

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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Rock the Vote

They even have it in the Maldives!

How About a Few Bananas?

Displayed in front of a store as we approached the fish market.

A Truck Load of Fish!

Can you imagine? Getting ready to bring them into the fish market. a

Catch of the Day

At the Fish Market, here are several for sale.

Sailfish

Here are several sailfish for sale on the floor.

Blue Fin Tuna

There are a handful of Blue Fin here. We were sorry that we didn't buy one and take it back to the ship. a

Take Your Pick

A selection of various fish.

Filet That Fish

A guy is cleaning this fish.

Cleaning Station

These are the guys that clean or filet the fish if the buyer wants to have them done after they're purchased. a

Heads Up

Here's a stack of fish heads that were cleaned by someone.

How Many Sir?

After you've bought fish and want them cleaned, you go to this guy to buy a ticket that you present to one of the guys that will be cleaning your fish.