Gangehi from Lover’s Beach
I have to leave the Maldives today. I am very torn about it. I had a wonderful time here. I enjoyed the restful time I had, and loved the scuba diving. I liked the people I met and the experiences I had while I was here. I’ll be really sad to leave some of them behind. I’m sure I’ll have a great time in Morocco – in fact, I’ve been looking forward to my travels there for quite some time. Especially since I’ve timed my trip there with the Gnaouan Music Festival in Essaouira. Still, the starlight and the storms here on the beach were magical….
Transfer at Smallest Airport
From my bungalow all week, I could see one of the world’s smallest airports. It’s a little dock out in the ocean. Occasionally, a seaplane would land (or would it be a seaplane would sea?) and pull up to the dock. A boat would meet the plane and someone would get in or out. Fascinating. Now it was my turn. As I sat on the boat which took me to the dock that was the “airport” where I had my first “transfer” to the seaplane that took me to Male, I looked back at the island, and was sad to be leaving such an idyllic paradise. I looked at the clear blue water and wanted to turn right back around for another week!
Couple on Lover’s Walk at Sunset
I’m especially glad I renewed my diving skills, I’ll be looking for chances to put them to use now! I don’t know if I’ll be back here again. I’d like to think so, but… I sure didn’t expect to like it so much here. It is so beautiful. The pictures I took are instantly postcard perfect, and it was so relaxing and fun.
Gangehi From Seaplane
Goodbye, my holiday in Maldives! I’ll never forget you.
And so, I head to Morocco, via Qatar…more adventure awaits! Turns out I’m looking forward to that, too.