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The milky glow of the Maldivian moon swallows the sky,
dripping its pallid light across the dimming azure blue waves of the ocean. The
sea rolls gently over the lips of the island sand, reclining and returning like
the promising caress of a lover. Cradled in the crooked arms of the moon’s glow, the island springs to life; fruit bats pulse through the dark, island
birds lurch into their echoing calls.
Tracing the imprints of towering palm trees against the watercolour pinks and oranges of the Indo-Asian sunset, they seem too perfect
to have been placed there by accident. As though arranged by the hand of an
artist, the island is always poised for some surrealist interpretation on canvas.
The Maldivian night isn’t like any other night. It’s punctured by clusters of stars, a universe free from the permanent blanket of pollution which sallows our earth. As arms cut through the pool in evening swim, scents rise
from the heart of the island, where cooks work to the clockwork of three meal
times each and every day. Jasmine, cardamon, and garam masala intertwine with
fried oil and sugar, twisting with the sea breeze in an enchanting aroma.
Room boys sweep the sand from still hot verandas, lizards from palm tree to palm tree, the
bellies of crickets reverberate from the shrubs. Imprints of bare feet are left behind to be washed away as the crabs scuttle and burrow, racing the sweeping tide line. These island dwellers speak a secret language; they cheat life, they get to stay here forever.
Laughter bubbles in private jacuzzis. The thunderous pressure
of outdoor showers smack tiles. Evening dresses drape across the beach, cologne
mingles with the scents of herbs, tablewear clangs, wine is poured as
honeymooners dine in the dark.
The island itself is a memoir. Laden with the serenity of a
reminiscence; love, laughter,
paradisaical tranquillity, the excitement of embracing new experiences. Isolated from the rush of modern life, you remember, or learn, how to be present in the world. Heaven on earth.
Lydia Rose,
xoxo
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Brilliant Lydia, these photos are so beautiful and so is the writing! Made me feel like I was there. Will have to get saving ๐ xo
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Aw thank you so much Sarah, you should definitely go xo
these pictures are so amazing! lovely girl! you have a new follower on bloglovin!
thanks so much sweet! xo
The way you write is so enticing and captivating – love your style. Absolutely love holiday posts and these gorgeous photos look amazing!! You captured some great piccies <3
Love Charlotte xxx
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that means so much ๐ thanks lovely! <3
Wow, these photos are beyond stunning!!! the lighting is gorgeous, and needless to say the location looks like a paradise!!
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thank you lizzy! xx
Such dreamy photos and your holiday style is on point! <3
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Thanks Andini <3
Gorgeous photos and your writing has made me want to go to the Maldives even more than I already did!
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aw thanks lovely! xx
My Mum and Step Dad have been to here quite a few times and they love it. Glad you have a lovely time ๐ You look like a model *insert heart eye emojis*
Alice xo
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Aw no!! That's so lovely! Thanks sweet, it's the best place on earth xx
Oh wow, this place looks amazing!! Definitely going to hint to my boyfriend for next year!
Megan xo
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Haha definitely get hinting ๐ xx
This looks unreal, I have never been more jealous!
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it's so amazing! x
Gorgeous photos and words! Hope your having a lovely time, you've definitely got a holiday glow, I'm incredibly jealous!
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thanks lovely! first time ive ever tanned hahaa xo
You look gorgeous! Seriously, those photographs are stunning! I'm going to Barbados on Monday and seriously I'm now even more excited! (If that's even possible!)
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Wish I was there now!! amazing !
xx
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gorgeous pictures! Looks like you had amazing fun ๐ I cant wait to go on holiday in August ๐
Pam xo/ Pam Scalfiโฅ
Looks like a gorgeous place. Your photos look so lovely!
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Wow what a stunning place, it is the kind of place I would love for a honeymoon.
I love going away and being able to see the stars, I have just been to Kefalonia and it was the same.
xxx
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This looks so stunning – very jealous.
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Seriously gorgeous shots, hope you had a fabulous time! xx
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Amazing Place !! I wish to see this beauty ..
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