Sunset over Iran on Etihad 777-300ER (A6-ETQ) from Toronto to Abu Dhabi.Abu Dhabi AirportSunrise near the Maldives on Etihad 787-9 (A6-BLV) Deplaning at Malé Airport after arriving from Abu Dhabi. Today we flew Etihad’s 787–9 in special F1 livery (reg. A6-BLV). Flying on a Manta Air DHC 6 Twin Otter from Malé Airport seaplane terminal to Kihavah. Spinner dolphinsSpinner dolphinSpinner dolphinsSky Bar, Anantara KihavahAnatara KihavahSpotted eagle ray between overwater villasGuitar sharkStingrayUndewater restaurant at Anantara KihavahGrouperManta Air DHC 6 Twin Otter with other traffic out of the co-pilot’s window. En route to Kihavah to Malé, Manta Air DHC 6 Twin Otter (8Q RAF)View from the hotel lounge at Noovilu Seaplane Terminal at Malé Velana International Airport. Opened in October 2022, it is the largest seaplane terminal in the world.
Shangri-La Villingili MaldivesSeaside dining at Javvu. Daily buffet breakfast is served here but it is also open for lunch, snacks and dinner daily. On the prow of the hotel's sightseeing ship. We were lucky enough to see a huge pod of spinner dolphins!
Colombo, Sri LankaGal Oya, Sri LankaElephant in Sri LankaCeylon Tea TrailsView of Dunkeld Bungalow looking up from the pool I ate most of the scones before I remembered to take a picture!