Maldives 2012, Athuruga - Photos 1

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Getting to Athuruga

Passing over resort islands soon after take-off from the seaplane terminal at Male airport.
Passing over resort islands soon after take-off from the seaplane terminal at Male airport. (107k)
The islands near Male just keep growing bigger, as more land is reclaimed from the sea for further development.
The islands near Male just keep growing bigger, as more land is reclaimed from the sea for further development. (170k)
Athuruga Island seen from the seaplane.  Towards the top you can just make out another seaplane that has just landed and is taxying over to one of the pontoons.
Athuruga Island seen from the seaplane. Towards the top you can just make out another seaplane that has just landed and is taxying over to one of the pontoons. (112k)
The Twin Otter seaplane moored by one of Athuruga's two pontoons.
The Twin Otter seaplane moored by one of Athuruga's two pontoons. (133k)
Athuruga and the water village from a dhoni.
Athuruga and the water village from a dhoni. (127k)
Athuruga Island.
Athuruga Island. (130k)
Our room, centre, behind palm trees and shrubs.
Our room, centre, behind palm trees and shrubs. (169k)
Towards the end of our stay, our room boy decorated our bed beautifully with bougainvillea and hibiscus.
Towards the end of our stay, our room boy decorated our bed beautifully with bougainvillea and hibiscus. (107k)
Towel origami also featured in his clever presentation.
Towel origami also featured in his clever presentation. (120k)
Our restaurant table was also decorated with this tableau in coloured sand by our waiter Zareer.
Our restaurant table was also decorated with this tableau in coloured sand by our waiter Zareer. (99k)

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