"As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart." #projectMaldives (Part 1)

Maldives was to die for.

I'm not sure if I were to say that this trip was spontaneous but one thing for sure was that it wasn't exactly on my to-do list so soon. We booked and settled flight around 1 or was it 2 weeks before? and the accommodation confirmed just days before we fly off! A no-brainer that Maldives are suited more for honeymooners but damn this trip was literally a #gojerdontscared and I'm not regretting it, at all. The clear baby blue sky and the 50 shades of blue was just breathtaking. I was in awe right from the moment we arrived and upon reaching the jetty, we were blown away. If I'm any lighter, I would probably need to tie myself to my luggage!

 Meet my lovely travel partner, Atiqah! We were extremely psych about this whole trip and almost whatsapp/instagram each other on everything and anything! Hmm in fact, she's also one of my victims that have to layan my nonsense selfies every now and then. If you don't already know, she's like my second boyfriend already hahahahaha. Also, we are doing this as part of her birthday trip!!!

Anyway, we reached Male on a Friday and they don't exactly work on that day so.. We had no choice but to stay in Eureka Inn for a night before setting off to Maafushi next morning. Even though the surrounding was quite ghetto (totally a lot of Males then Females you know! hahaha) and the room is a little dusty, we managed just fine! Here's a sneak peek of the room...

Plus, the beach that's just 5-7minutes walk away? MAJOR PLUS POINT AND THE WATER WAS CRYSTAL CLEAR.

 We were famished and smartie us "ventured" into some lane and took a pitstop at this restaurant which would totally make it in one of thos hipster cafe's list but unfortunately I didn't snap the interior and exterior look of the place. Went back the next day to try our luck for food or rather, ice cream but it was all close! I must add that the serving's huge and price wise was reasonable as well. It's called Rolly Polly or something along the line. I forgot liao. Hahaha.

 Very basic breakfast was served but it's cool because we had a private alfresco dining hahahaha at the rooftop. + we got to see and hear seaplanes flying every now and then. Even wished we could be on it but damn that would cost us a few hundred USD just to get on it for the necessary transfers! A quick note to share.. Basically, when you're staying at Eureka Inn and you wanna go to the top floor for food or hot water, you'll have to go through someone's room. Idk how to explain it but it was quite weird at first but then, heck it. It's just for a day, or rather, a night! 

Till we meet again, Hulhumale! xx

 It's either you roll your eyes at me being all narcissistic or you'll just.. Laugh it off! But hey, this is one of the best ways to past some time while waiting for the public bus and trust me, I've probably become such a pro at it that selfies no longer take that long anymore. HEH HEH HEH.

 We had to take a ferry to somewhere (oh god I'm so sorry for forgetting!!) before Atiqah got to do her prayers here. Beautiful beautiful place inside out. But then again, all mosques are beautiful right? :) And I was envious for I didn't get to do what I've niat-ed for e past week but it was the time of the month for me (yeah what luck! mehhh ) so I had to wait outside for a while before we cabbed to the other side of the ferry terminal (sorry I forgot again zzz). The timing's pretty much fixed so we chilled at the ferry terminal area for like boring one a half hour or so before we got on Ranthari!

Survived on this keropok ikan courtesy of Atiqah's mom and the 1.5L of mineral water. Yupp, doze off in e ferry and please don't judge me hor. Also, I'm officially the annoying orange..

 1.5 hours later.. Arrived in Maafushi and I fall in love with the place even more.. Sorry for the abrupt ending but till part 2! x

Solo picnic.

 No worries nothing. Just the beach, a good read and simple snacks. xx

Tripping in Phuket, Day 2.

Time check: 0600am at Centra Ashlee Patong's lobby.

It was a 2.5-3 hour drive from our hotel to the pier and omggggg I think I almost died inside the minibus. Hahaha but thank god it was a comfortable ride though my head kept going right, left, right...

Do note that it's that long of a drive because we chose for the Similan Island tour. If you're planning for Phi Phi, Coral Bay or Raya Island and etc, it'll be less than 2 hours and also, it depends where you're staying at ya? :)

Of course la we aren't taking the boat as above! Hahaha. We took the speedboat!

 Upon arriving Similan, we had our lunch buffet and the spread was real good because almost everything was hot and spicy! Anyway, once done with filling the tummy, we climbed up the Sail Rock. It was actually pretty scary for me because 1) The rocks were really sharp. 2) There are so many gaps in between the rocks, I was afraid I might fall and get stuck to my death there. HAHA. 3) Upon climbing/trekking up, absolutely bare-footed. Ps; All of our slippers/sandals were taken away when we were at the pier. As much as my feet did hurt because again, the rocks were really rough (but shiny, clean and was in sandy white colour) I was glad I made it up. 

THE VIEW WAS...

I simply cannot explain my feelings for it was simply sublime.

 

 Each time I look through the photos, my heart aches. I wonder how it'll be like to venture further than Phuket? I plan for Krabi (Been to Tioman, Bali, Port Dickson before too) early next year. (And probably Aussie/Europe/NZ end of year.) Okay fine that's not very far away but neither do I know if it'll happen but I wished it will. And then I shall save up and go for even better diving spots/beaches. I don't care if I have to turn darker aka super-tanned, have drier hair or accidentally drink up good about of salt water HAHA. I just want to lay at the beach forever. HAHAHA. Cmon.. Where else can you get green, turqoise and blue water all at the same place!?!? And check out the sky and 4eva candy floss cloud pleaseeee. Tak ke lawa tu?

FYI, Similan island are the top 10 diving spots and it's only open at certain point of the year only.

  Super unphotogenic shots of me jumping from the front of the boat or rather, about to jump. because I thought it was cooler that way. HAHA. (Caiyi took funny shots la. She took those 2 as above and another which was simply water splashing and that's it. Hahaha none of me snorkeling ++ ) But okay la, first time doing so instead of the conventional-normal-boring way of going down the ladder by the back of the boat can be quite fun and adventurous! Hahaha. Got to 'try doing something different' every single time has basically become my motto. I'm always up for new things but of course, there's a certain limit as to what.

That aside, guess what happened when we were otw back to the pier? IT RAINED SOOOOO HEAVILY AND EVEN WITH A ROOF ABOVE OUR HEAD, THE WIND AND RAIN ALMOST KILLED ME. K drama. But I swear I was freezing, to the extent that my teeth were chattering and I only had a life vest to cover me up! We smarties didn't even towels but I don't think that would have saved me either. Just imagine.. One petite girl, seating at one corner with extremely bad hair (my hair was all over the place, I emphasize, all over) and shivering pathetically. If only someone took a photo, it'd be epic. HAH.

Then imagine another 3 hour drive back to the hotel, still in my damp suit and in the mini air con van + it was still raining outside. If you're wondering why I didn't bring clothes to change? I brought but 1) The queue to the toilet was freaking long. 2) Too lazy. I think.. I  kinda deserve it la hor. :P

Next, BIRTHDAY DINNER!

The garlic bread and mint tea was delectable but not so much of the meat platter. It was too salty for my liking. :(

Apple sheesha till 1am and polariod-taking! The waiters were so amazed and genuinely believe them as to never seen a polariod before, that I gave them the photo I took with them. Hehehe.

This is my blog and I say it's okay to end this post with a shitty photo of myself. Hahaha till the next! #trippingday2