Maldives Day 1

We quickly realised that the 'Paradise Island Resort and Spa' quite literally lived up to its name. We were staying in a beach villa (does what it says on the tin - back door opens up onto the beach).

We spent the first day exploring the island (it's so small you can walk all the way around it in about 45 minutes). We walked to the end of the pier, took off our shoes and sat on the edge taking in our beautiful new surroundings when Craig's flip flop was caught by a gust of wind and went straight into the water. The chase was hilarious as Craig is not a particularly strong swimmer and the wind kept pushing the shoe further out! Was like a sloth chasing a tennis ball downhill.

We familiarised ourselves with the half board set up - luckily only one breakfast / dinner buffet restaurant was open due to the low occupancy rates and it was the more exclusive one with Lagoon views overlooking coral reefs with sharks, sting rays and tropical fish . Usually this restaurant is only for those staying in the more expensive, luxury water villas.

It's funny to think that Craig was retrieving his flip flops in shark infested waters earlier that day! Don't worry mum, we've been assured that the reef sharks don't prey on humans 🤣Read more