Shangri-La's Villingili Island Resort & Spa Addu Atoll

... relaxed most of the time because I was so sun burnt. That night I went to a local resort and drank with a bunch of tourist. Not many spoke english, but I did meet some guy who was in the Australian Army. Maldivians don't do much for New Years but burn tires in the street. Anyway, we are headed to another Island by boat today to visit some family and see a brand new resort being opened.

... around the small coral formations and scare the fish to hide in them. Then like lightning, I smashed the spear through them and against the coral. They struggled a bit, but all in all I got 3 fish. The equatorial sun took its toll on my back though, and I am burnt very bad today. We are going out to a better spot today with big fish. I plan on wearing a shirt this time around.

... at the airport and located me for him. We arrived in Addu (Ali's home Atoll). We landed at an old RAF base that is now an International Airport. The first International flight came in on Sunday. This is going to bring a lot more tourist into the atoll now. Ali's father showed me Madonna's plane that is parked at the airport. We came in around sunset so I got to see Addu during the daytime. It is beautiful here, absolutely beautiful! Everyone is excited to see Ali again, and ...