Just another day in paradise. Missing my Maldives beach bungalow

CanMaldives you blame me? When I think back to our one week on a beautiful Indian Ocean island in the Maldives earlier this month, I can’t help but wish for just another day in Paradise.

Usually I’m an active traveler, I love exploring a new destination and leaving no proverbial stone unturned.

But in the Maldives, I was content to be lazy, and aside from snorkelling expeditions to neighboring coral reefs, I  enjoyed my existence confined to a 2 km by 500 meter island.

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Home Sweet Home

From my beach bungalow, I enjoyed spectacular views of crystal clear water and white sand. When the tropical sun got too hot, I sat on my porch swing and read, then cooled down by diving into the clear, blue waters.

Ah, life is tough … : )

And island transport? Did you see that bicycle in front of my house at the photo up top? That was mine! How great to be far away from Rome’s traffic – with the option of swimming, walking, or biking from one point to the other.

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The gorgeous colors of dusk on “my” beach

This was probably the hardest thing about my return to Rome – the city smog and sound of honking horns and traffic replacing the fresh air and the sound of the waves.

Oh, did I mention that stress levels on holiday in the Maldives were zero? But I suppose you could have guessed that.

So I’m sure you’ll understand why I’m pining away for my Maldives beach bungalow.

There are days I’d almost be willing to swim back… : )

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What torture swimming in water like this every day…

7 Comments

  1. nylonliving on April 28, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    The Maldives is on my bucket list. I know people who have taken their kids there but I want a second honeymoon there!

    • kimberlysullivan on April 29, 2015 at 8:18 am

      Haha. I can get that. BUT it is one of those places that’s great for kids, too. Maybe two trips? : )

  2. roamingpursuits on May 7, 2015 at 5:00 am

    Nice pics.

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