Etihad A-340First look from the plane, pretty cool (photo credit: Nora) MaléWell, I haven't flown with this airline before. Try to say the destination quickly three times in a row... MaléHere you see the new island they are building, because the main island of Malé is getting flooded (photo credit: Nora) Manta AirThe Maldives greeted us with a beautiful sunset Manta AirThanks mainly to the many fluffy clouds Kandima ResortNot a bad place to be for recharging the batteries Kandima ResortFirst foray to the blue depths below (photo credit: Nora) Kandima ResortNo idea how this tree came to be at this specific place. Looks nice though Kandima ResortAtypical for islands in the Maldives, ours was actually quite long (3km) Kandima ResortLooking for something, as always (photo credit: Nora) Kandima ResortNatural snacks for hungry tennis players Kandima ResortIn case of rain I've got my umbrella (photo credit: Nora) Kandima ResortThe island was quite green and jungle like, which was cool (photo credit: Nora) Kandima ResortRight after the buffet breakfast... Kandima ResortWildlife, part I Kandima ResortWildlife, part II (photo credit: Nora) Kandima ResortLooking for more sharks and rays on the way back from breakfast (photo credit: Nora) Kandima ResortKing of the Pool (photo credit: Nora) Kandima ResortSunsetwatching in the sand (photo credit: Nora) Kandima ResortSunsets with clouds > sunsets without clouds