Blogs from Male Atoll, Maldives, Asia - page 2

For a couple of nights we have been sat next to young families, both having 3 young children 6mth to 4yrs, not really a problem and something we can both relate too. as I sit there remembering the days and wondering did I look as tried as she, the waiter on both evenings asks us if we want to move, which we poliety turn down, as children will be children. So the following evening we are guided upstairs to the end of the restaurant to a secluded corner behind bars over looking the ocean, oh how romantic i think! Well would believe such a think as Keith being in trouble? We have missed a couple of lunches, what you've got to understand is there is so much food, it at least 3 courses every meal! At ... read more

As our week draws to an end it really has been about reading, rest & relaxation just wonderful! We have 2 more hrs here and then head off for Singapore ( we are debating wether to miss lunch) oh. Then there's always sun sea & sand! But just leaves me to sending warm vibes to you all( it's a bit hotter than warm but sending hot vibes is not right?)... read more

Day 4 Well, hi again from Laamu Atoll. Headline News ... Sea grass has come ashore on the beach over night, locals are busy clearing it up. Not much else to report actually !!! This place is amazing. The island is no more that 500 meters by 150 meters and managed by Six Sense Resort. It has water villas located on the ocean side and beach villas on the lagoon side. Going bare foot around the island is encouraged and dress how you want, There are also bikes for guests to use to get around the island, in fact resort staff use tricycles to carry towels, etc. for rooms. Golf buggies, wooden hand carts and people walk and drive on the left down the leafy lane, all very civilised. In the heat of the day the ... read more

Yesterday evening we spent at the cinema under the stars which was on the beach. There was a choice of sun lounger or bean bag to sit on and a bowl of pop corn to munch. The local usher even had a torch to show you the way from beach to path. Next morning we watched the sun rise from our bed and then enjoy a lazy breakfast watching Dolphins jump and spiral on their way to their feeding grounds. The eating areas are a 10 minute stroll from the villa along wooden piers and white sandy paths that meander through the trees. On the way all the resort staff say hi or hello and enjoy your day. Apart from the odd ice cream and lunch the rest of the day was spent back at our ... read more

Well, having arrived safely after our frantic drive to Colombo airport (Dubai could really learn a thing or 2 about quick transfer through customs and security!) We head off for the Maldives. We have an hour flight but unable to sit together as flight is full at last some space between us. You are thrown a chicken biryani and a drink the minute we are up in the air. The leftovers are hastily collected before we decended to Male airport. We are met on the ground by a charming rep and taken to a lounge to wait for our domestic flight. It's a 50 seater aircraft and will take an hour to reach our airport as we have to make a one stop. Finally arrived at Laamu Atoll airport which is half the size of the ... read more