Kadhdhoo, Gan Island, Laamu Atoll

 The only way to get to Gan Island is by Maldivian airways to Kadhdhoo Airport (which is nothing more than a shed), from Malé Domestic Terminal; but nevertheless an international airport with two international airlines servicing it, one being Swiss Air.
 The view from the air of atolls with an emerald aura set in a sapphire sea, My Maldivian Airlines flight flew further south first to Kooddoo Airport in Gaafu Alifu atoll before flying north again to Kadhdhoo in Gan, Laamu Atoll, So confusing names!! For one moment I was totally lost where I was heading.
Flight path - Malé to Gan
The small Maldivian Airliner
 The beach at Gan. See the aquamarine receding into the sapphire.
 Me at the beach just before island hopping with some other guests
The beach at Kadhdhoo, Gan Island, Laamu Atoll.
 The seashore is so exotic, the clear sand visible below the sea.
 Out to sea.
 Gently lapping waters on our speed boat
 Me introspective
 Island hopping with our lunch bags

 Oyster we caught which we (unsuccessfully) tried to use as fish bait

 The Russian guest bags her first fish
 And isn't she delighted.. What a beauty!
 Into the bucket for the barbecue back at the guest house.
 Gently lapping waters. The sea was calm the first three days, and choppy, the next three.
 The sun is hot, but the water cool and inviting
 Sunny beaches, sandy shores and a calm sea
 The guest house area, the beach visible in the foreground
Cool eh?
The red circle shows Gan Island in Laamu Atoll. There are few resort here, the only one here being Six Senses Laamu. I skipped that visit for it's just all about fine wining and dining at resorts.
 Atoll formation view from Maldivian Airline Plane over Gan
  Atoll formation view from Maldivian Airline Plane over Gan
  Atoll formation view from Maldivian Airline Plane over Gan

 Atoll formation view from Maldivian Airline Plane over Gan
  Atoll formation view from Maldivian Airline Plane over Gan
  Atoll formation view from Maldivian Airline Plane over Gan
  Atoll formation view from Maldivian Airline Plane over Gan
 Atoll formation view from Maldivian Airline Plane over Gan
 Atoll formation view from Maldivian Airline Plane over Gan


View of a resort from up above

Location: Maldives

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