Having to leave this job was the hardest part of leaving Qatar. Period. The ASD final assembly happened May, while we were in India. I added it here before I start our repatriation blogs back into Canada!! American School of Doha (ASD) is where I witnessed education as it should be – students engaged in…
I’m A Jeep Girl Now! Just Like Daisy Duke!!!
I’m too excited not to share!! This isn’t following our timeline because I’m so behind in my blogs – this is the right now – but this is another dream come true!!! Let me introduce you to Daisy Rae!!! I’ve wanted a Jeep Wrangler since 1980!! Why that time? Thank you Daisy Duke and The…
Maldives Baby! Kandooma Fushi Island, South Malé Atoll – Videos
This is a blog-in-process!! At this time, we are at a location where I’m unable to upload videos. I am posting this blog to maintain the proper timeline, as this is my final Maldives blog before starting our next adventure! I have added the headings, then as I am able I will upload all videos…
Maldives Baby! Kandooma Fushi Island, South Malé Atoll – Day 5 – Last Day & Final Moments
Day 4 – Final Evening After a full day of snorkeling with nurse sharks, reef sharks, a Hawksbill sea turtle, moray eel and lots of beautiful coral reef fish then seeing a pod of spinner dolphins…our day ended with a lovely meal at the Kandooma Restaurant! Walk Back To Our Beach Villa Day 5…
Maldives Baby! Kandooma Fushi Island, South Malé Atoll – Day 4 – A Pod of Spinner Dolphins!!
After snorkeling with nurse sharks, reef sharks, moray eels, lovely coral reef fish, and a Hawksbill sea turtle, it was time to return to our island paradise, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma! Because of our enthusiasm and hope to see dolphins during our time out on the water, the boat crew decided to swing by an area of water…
Maldives Baby! Kandoomaa Fushi Island, South Malé Atoll – Day 4 – Coral Reef Snorkeling – Coral Reef Fish
Some lovely fish made an appearance! I was thrilled to be back swimming with such beautiful fish, just like I did while snorkeling in the Red Sea. Click here to read about coral reef fish I saw while snorkeling in the Red Sea! Coral Reef Fish – Maldives! Amazing Maldives! S, ❤ ❤ ❤
Maldives Baby! Kandoomaa Fushi Island, South Malé Atoll – Day 4 – Coral Reef Snorkeling – Hawksbill Sea Turtle
At least I think this is a Hawksbill sea turtle – it is difficult to identify precisely by looking at these pictures because I didn’t get a clear enough shot of his (or her) beak. I’m thinking maybe a Hawksbill because the beak does seem to have a sharper, more curved edge? I might be…
Maldives Baby! Kandoomaa Fushi Island, South Malé Atoll – Day 4 – Coral Reef Snorkeling – Moray Eels
This was exciting!! We saw two moray eels!!!! I spotted this one almost immediately when we entered the water! I didn’t linger too long because these guys freak me out! I surfaced and looked for my snorkeling guide! Later, with my guide we saw another moray eel! I felt braver and followed him for a…
Maldives Baby! Kandoomaa Fushi Island, South Malé Atoll – Day 4 – Coral Reef Snorkeling – Blacktip Reef Shark
After snorkeling with nurse sharks, our next stop was a coral reef. This was an exciting coral reef snorkel because of its variety of inhabitants! When I spotted the blacktip reef shark, I was so excited I swam towards it! I started following it….and soon realized I was getting further and further away from my…
Maldives Baby! Kandoomaa Fushi Island, South Malé Atoll – Day 4 – Snorkeling With Nurse Sharks
I don’t think I gave myself enough time to be scared because I jumped in the water right after our snorkeling guide! Nurse sharks are harmless. Well, they typically are – yet have very strong jaws filled with serrated teeth and if bothered, will bite in defense. However, it still was a bit daunting, that…
