20 Jan - Since we arrived on a late night flight, in order not to waste our time at the resort, we decided to stay over at Male island and do our self exploration for a day. Male island by itself is not big, probably about 3 km by 2 km, with most of the attractions concentrated on its northern shore. 1 day will be more than enough for you to walk one round the island and take lots of pictures!
Started our day with a breakfast at The Somerset Hotel
Republic Square in the morning
Masjidh Al Sulthan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam - Islamic Centre & mosque with golden domes opened in 1984, with conference hall & Islamic library
Shaheedh Hussain Adam Building with a big Maldivian flag
Fresh catch of the day at the Fish Market (Size of the fish is huge!)
Rasfannu - Artificial beach with jogging track, swimming & fishing areas, plus barbecues, swings & showers
Tsunami Monument - Steel memorial adorned with spheres representing those who lost lives in Boxing Day tsunami in 2004
When we got back to the hotel around noontime to escape the burning sun, we got a surprise!
Victory Monument - To tribute those who shed their blood to protect the civilians of Maldives from the terrorist attack on 3rd of November 1988
Muleeaage - Ornate house built for Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III in 1906, & now Maldivian president's office
China friendship bridge connecting Male island and Hulhumale
Republic Square at night
Overall, there are still a lot of construction going on on Male island. The landscape will probably change in a few years time, with bigger buildings coming up along the north shore. With a fruitful day spent and tired from all the walking, we retired for the day. For the meals, it is highly recommended to stick to their fish dish, which are extremely tasty. Their 2 most common fishes are Tuna and Reef Fish. For the rest like chicken... you can skip it, I just feel they overcook the meat... Haha.
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