For quite a few Fridays it is going to be Maldives, a slice of the paradise! I start with this picture of the local beach at Maafushi. The black dots you see in the distance are local women in their hijab taking a dip in the sea. After all this island is their home. I was asking a local boy if they found the presence of the tourists troublesome. He said on the contrary the locals were quite welcoming to the tourist, which was my impression too.
On the shore were two abandoned ships, part of which I caught in this picture. This side of the beach at Maafushi doesn’t see too many tourists, it is more of a favorite with the locals. The sunset was also on the other side of the island but this stretch too was a lovely place to walk in the evening.
It has been just about a week since we came back and yet every night I literally dream that I am in Maldives. I have to tell myself before falling asleep that I am sleeping at home and yet the dreams come every night without fail. Not all dreams are pleasant though. I sometimes dream that I am diving and that the pressure on my ear is getting unbearable, but before it really becomes too much, I thankfully wake up.
I have so many beautiful pictures from Maldives that I am really spoiled for choice. I mean look at the shades of blue at the Fihalhohi Island Resort! I remember people saying they were spending two weeks in Maldives. Next time even I am going to stay for longer, for I am sure here is going to be a next time for me in Maldives. I am completely smitten by the slice of paradise.
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Wonderful captures of a lovely place.
Thank you Manish.
Wow – so gorgeous!
Thank you Lady Fi.
That palm tree shadow picture alone proves that you are an amazing photographer, Mridula! 🙂
Thank you Renuka.
ahh, looks lovely. I can’t wait to go! 🙂
Rachel, hope you will go soon 😀
Both the photos are amazing ! You’ve an artist’s eye … 🙂
Thank you Maniparna, now that is a compliment for a person who did badly in art all her school days!
What a lovely place, looks like paradise.. Great shots!
Have a happy weekend!
Thank you Eileen it is really a lovely place.
I have no words to express the beauty of photos and that place. Amazing and Wonderful 🙂 eagerly waiting for more photos from Maldives. 🙂
Thank you Deepa, I will keep them coming.
That’s gorgeous.. if I ever plan to go for a trip out, this should be top on the list 🙂
It is beautiful Seeta and you will love it.
A real place for a relaxed holiday I think. Wonderful and thanks for showing.
Thank you for stopping by S.C.
Gorgeous captures!
Thank you Niranjan.
I love the colour of the shallows. Yes, your photos really show what a magical place it is. My husband was there once on the way home from Europe, unfortunately I did not get the chance. I do hope you can go there again.
I too hope you will go there! I loved it.
So beautiful! As you say: A slice of paradise.=) Great with the shadow in the sand in the second picture!
Thank you so much.
Yes, you are right about the color of the water, very soothing to eyes. Great pics!
Thank you Indrani.
These pictures are totally worth it to come here and check… thanks
Thank you Prasad, I say go visit.
Very dramatic images, Mridula. I hope the diving dreams will soon leave you and only the pleasant memories remain.
Thank you so much, I don’t mind the dreams 😀 But yes it would be better not to dream about the ear pain.
Very beautiful photos and a great place.
Thank you Christian.
They are some beautiful photo of Maldives, it really looks like a great place to visit. Great story also to go with the photos. Thanks I enjoyed reading it.
Thank you so much Barry.
Spectacular!! The palm tree shadow is sooo cool, the what an amazing sky!!
Thank you Peter.
I’ve always dreamed of visiting this slice of paradise! Too bad it’s so far away from California. The beaches and water look amazing!
And I am very lucky that it is close to India 😀
Hi Mridula,
Are you in Maldives right now?
Just curious to meet you, if you are some where around this place.
-Manish R. Varma,
Male’ City, Maldives
9722304
No Manish, I came back a long time back, I am just doing the posts now. 😀
Amazing place. The palm tree shadow is great!!