The past few days have been supremely relaxing. So far, I have only snorkeled on our (sunrise) villa side; the reef is on the other side. Still, on this side, there are patches of coral teeming with marine life. I've seen at least a dozen types of fish.

Yesterday, they informed us that they would move us to a villa on the other side for the last two nights. So, I'll have easy access to the reef this afternoon and tomorrow.

Other than that

-We have eaten lunch at the beach bar, with a DJ providing a soundtrack.


-We had our best massage yet at the spa, which began with the masseuses singing.

-We circled the island aloft on a parasail.

-I've done two morning workouts in the yoga space (core and TRX). Tomorrow, we've signed up for the pool bike class, which will be nice because I won't have to worry about slipping on my sweat--I am not used to exercising outside!

-And we have had some great food and drinks. I will highlight the Iside de Cesare dinner in a separate post.


Lamb with saffron paratha at Alba

Butter chicken at Alba

Egg white "Maldivian omelette" with moringa leaves, onion, and chili