A short flight from Colombo brought us to the Republic of Maldives. This island nation is the smallest Asian country by land area, but it is well known for resorts enjoyed by many foreign vacationers. The international airport is on Hulhule Island which adjacent to the capital city of Male. The modern Sinamale Bridge connecting the popular Hulhule island and Hulhumale, the Artificial island. The Hotel Avenue and Spa where we stayed for 4 days in the Maldives is located on Hulhumale Island. It had a beautiful view of the ocean and white sand beaches. It's about 20 minute walk to the ferry terminal to go to Male City.
We learned that Friday is the religious holiday in the Maldives. Markets, restaurants, business etc...are closed for the day. Only a few shops in tourist area opened in the afternoon. In private island resorts, business goes on as usual on Fridays.
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Market near the ferry terminal
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| The pier in Male |
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Male pier
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| Motocycle parking lot |
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| Parking lot - Male Pier |
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| Freshly arrived from fishing boats |
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Fishing boat
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| The police headquarters - Jumhooree Maidhaan Square |
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Mulee Aage - The President's Official Residence
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| Overlooking the Male-Hulhumale Bridge |
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| Male Beach |
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| Having lunch in Male |
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The beach at our hotel in Hulhumale
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Enjoying a fresh drink - Hulhumale Beach
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| For tourists only - Beach across from our hotel |
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| Hulhumale Tourist Beach |
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| The new building of the Grand Mosque in Male |
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| Leaving for India on Spice Jet |
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