A windy bumpy seaplane ride to Baa Atoll, Maldives

Photo 1/2: it could be the first time that I had a bumpy seaplane ride.  The wind speed went up to 40-50 km/hr due to the tropical cyclone drawing the south west monsoon wind in the west of India.  The pilot took the gaps of the heavy clouds, and did a good job to make it.  It could be a bad luck for those who have motion sickness.  Some passengers vomited in such a tiny cabin.  So we gave them some methol to ease down his sickness and also I advised him to look afar at the horizontal line, not focused on the cabin inside.  I then thought of my grand ma who taught me all these.  I gave her a smile and also for how tough my father asked me to bear with the motion movements at my younger time.  So I got trained to cope with this kind of motion sickness except for slow swaying.  I couldn't get used to big cruise ship slow swaying somehow.

Photo 3: Baros resort in North Male Atoll - will be staying this one as it's a sister resort of Velassaru.  Photo 4:Coco Bodu Hithi in North Male Atoll.  Photo 5: Loama resort in Baa Atoll.  Photo 6: Kudafusi in Baa Atoll - in future travel agenda.  Photo 7: Dhigali in Baa Atoll.  It's interesting to see those resorts I have been to in another aerial view.  I'm glad that I could recognise them - meaning each one is very unique in their shape and style.

Escape Water Residence, at night, Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives

A Chinese lunch set, in-room dining, Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives

Amazed with a special Chinese lunch set for the in-room dining menu.  It's US$44++ for 2 persons covering a beef filet, sweet and sour prawn and stir fried veggie, plus 2 corn chicken soup, steamed rice and fresh fruit.  Food is average but the price is reasonable especially for this kind of 5 star resort. 

Friends in Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives

Photo 1-4: this bird has been around in the resort very often.  Looks like an ambassador for this place.

5/6: there are various big and small sting rays.  Interesting that they have their own territories that I often see them in the same area.

7: another nosey bird.

8: this is a big fish often swimming under the kitchen of Star restaurant.

9: sharks can be seen at quite many areas and they love hunting around the swamp of fishes.

10: This big swamp of fishes (over thousands) usually stay at the other side of the Star restaurant.

The Gym, Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives

This can be a super view gym, though I didn't try it as I would prefer my precious time to be spend on the water.

Coco Spa, Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives

This spa has a panoramic view in between the island and Escape Water Residence.  The receptionist welcomes anyone to go in for taking photos.  Checked on their menu and it's not so pricey as expected - ranged from US$110 to 250.

Breakfast at Star restaurant, Coco Bodu Hithi Maldvies

Came here for their a-la-carte breakfast.  The good thing is that you can dine here in a more ambient environment but the food quality is so so (check on the photo 5 and 6 for the grilled fish and steak - they use one sauce only - a Thai sweet chill sauce.  When I saw this sauce, I then got puzzled "dress code" for this street stall cooking style?).  However, I still came here for the next mornings because I'd prefer the environment here.