Below is a diary of my 2 week trip to Biyadhoo Island Resort Maldives

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MY BIYADHOO ISLAND TRIP DIARY

DEPART UK 22^nd NOVEMBER 2009 RETURN 3^rd DECEMBER 2009

Sunday 22^nd November 2009

Flew out from Gatwick at 6pm on a direct flight with British Airways, had good seats at the back of the plane and due to the plane being almost empty I had the back row to lie down and get sleep through the flight, movies were good, food OK and no screaming babies on this flight.

Monday 23^rd November 2009 Arrived at Male airport at 9am, got luggage pretty fast, and then got the speed boat to the Island, it took 45 minutes and the ride was pretty chilled and not too bumpy, weather was great where I was heading but raining in Male. Arrived and had welcome drink; signed in and was led to the room, did some unpacking and hit the water for a quick cool down and chill out, and slowly walked around to get a refreshing drink and check in with the dive centre, then did some snorkelling and got changed for dinner. Dinner was lovely, lots to choose from and people who have moaned about the food are in my opinion just too picky and need to chill out, it was filling and tasty and enough choice for everyone. Got an evening drink and went to the room to pass out after a long trip and fantastic 1^st day.
	Tuesday 24^th November 2009 Woke up and went for breakfast, lovely choice. Then headed off to the dive centre for the Orientation Dive at 10.30am starting from passage 7 on the house reef, I did not like this dive as I had to mask clear and the salt hurts the eyes and my mask fogged up for the rest of the dive, so I did not see very much. Went back to the room and chilled out and decided to do the House Reef Dive at 3pm from Passage 7 again in the afternoon, this time I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was beautiful; I saw everything I missed the 1^st time around... After the dive went and got cleaned up and dressed and went for a quick walk about and an evening walk along the beach while the sun set for the night. Wow it was stunning, the sky was so pink and the sea so blue. The sand was like powder between the toes. Then headed off to get a quick pre dinner shandy and off to dinner, which was different from the night before and just as tasty. After dinner went and had another quick drink then off to bed for another earlyish night ready for an early start for diving
Wednesday 25^th November 2009 Woke up nice and early and headed off for breakfast then headed to the dive centre and discussed the underwater 9am Dive at Guraidhoo Corner, off to the Dhoni and away we went.. The dive was great, I went a little deep and had some issues with my dive computer at the end of the dive (lets not mention this again) Got back to the Island and went to dry off and get changed and headed off for a walk along the beach and to sit in the shallows for some chill out time. Took some photos then went off to the bar for an afternoon cool drink. Headed off for some lunch and relaxed a little before the afternoon dive. At 3pm went for the Dive at Losfushi Kuda Kandu, again another fantastic dive, I ended up going up at the end of the dive with a stranger I did not know and pulled a 9 minute stop.... OMG I need to get my computer sorted out. Got dressed and off to the bar for a pre dinner drink and a chill out. Dinner was different again and still very yummy
	Thursday 26^th November 2009 In the morning woke up a little late which was nice and did not do very much; had a late breakfast and then went and had a snorkel along the house reef. When got back to our room the room boy had done the bed beautifully with floral decorations and left a lovely bottle of red South African wine of which I thought I would take back to the UK with us only to have it taken away from me at the airport as I placed it in hand luggage not hold luggage.... DARN... Chilled out around lunch time and got ready for the 3pm Dive on the House Reef. It was a lovely dive, I saw Sponge Bobs mate Patrick with the chubby wrinkly bum; this did make me laugh and giggle for some time under the water. Finished the dive on a high note and came back up in good spirits, went back to the room got dressed and ready then went to take some photos on the island and headed off for a drink before dinner In the evening went for the pre booked Romantic Dinner on the beach under a perfect moon with soft sand between my toes and the sea gently lapping 5 metres away, The meal was a Prawn salad starter, Lobster and chips 1^st main course, Stead 2^nd main course, Small tart with chocolate swirl desert and a chocolate cake with candles on it. The table was laid out so beautifully and the setting was perfect.
Friday 27^th November 2009 Woke up early and went for some breakfast, not too much though as had to go off for the free 8.30am Snorkel Trip. It was fantastic, the boat ride there was great, spent it on top of the boat taking pictures and chilling out, got there, got in and got ready to go off snorkeling. The snorkel was fantastic, saw a Nurse shark basking under a rock; I got to within about 50cm of him snorkelling down and cut my finger holding myself down on a rock... owch... but so worth it. Then headed back to the island. The snorkel lasted about an hour (the whole trip lasted about 2 hours). Went and got dressed and off to have some lunch before the Canoe trip this afternoon. During the afternoon took a Canoe to the sandbank which is quite a paddle but very much worth the hard work, it is a small sand bank, but looking back on the Island makes the trip worth it. Took some good shots, it was a very romantic setting, on this little patch of sand surrounded by water and no one else around, and nothing else there. Very isolated. Stayed about 30 minutes then headed back to the Island to get ready for the 6pm Night Dive at Vilivaru Giri which was fantastic, saw a sleeping turtle and parrot fish and many other fantastic night fish. It was so fantastic when I got back to the dive centre I asked if possible to have another night dive in this spot, so one is set up for Sunday night. I can’t wait. Went and got showered and ready for dinner and some shandys before bed. What a lovely day.
	Saturday 28^th November 2009 Had a little lay in today, I am really liking the bed here, it is very hard which is doing wonders for my back, even carrying the heavy cylinder on my back is not hurting me, had a late breakfast and headed off to have a snorkel, will complete the entire Island today. Have so far snorkeled two thirds of the island and the last third is being done today. It was a stunning snorkel; I will miss all of this when I have to go back to the UK. Got out and got ready for lunch had a nice cold drink and went and lay on the beach for about 10 minutes, couldn’t do more than that, found myself heading back into the water, I just can’t keep out of the water. Then went off to the dive centre for the 3pm Dive at Triton Giri. A lovely dive and got some good photos here. Came back to the Island and went back to the room to get showered and dressed. Didn’t do very much for the rest of the day, just lay about on the beach and walked around the Island, did a full walk around video which took about 20 minutes with the odd stop in between. Later on walked along the beach in the early evening and at sunset and took some pictures, then went for the pre dinner shandy and off to dinner. After dinner the local band came to play so off course ha to take the Dance floor by storm with the Cha Cha Cha, had too much to drink, well not too much, but just enough to get up on the dance floor, and had compliments from 3 different couples regarding the dancing. I must say I did feel rather proud of that as since the lessons and have never had a chance to actually use it and finally when did use the skill got compliments. Very chuffed. Then off to bed for a great night sleep.
Sunday 29^th November 2009 Had a relaxed morning, walked about the island for a bit after breakfast then went off for an 11am Dive on the House Reef I do like the house reef it is very beautiful, stayed under for just over an hour, and came up feeling great. Got out and went and sat on the beach and walked through the shallows, there was a little bit of cloud about so it was not too hot which was quite nice. Sat around the bar and walked about the island having a very chilled and relaxed day, I am feeling like I am on holiday and relaxing rather than running around and not feeling relaxed after a holiday, it is nice. Later got ready for the 6pm Night Dive at Vilivaru Giri (they got enough people to go on it YAY) and again it did not disappoint, I love this dive, very cool, My torch was not really as bright near the end of the dive, but got me through the last minutes of the dive. Got back to the Island and it was raining, this is the first real rain the Island has had since coming to the island, and it is welcomed, everything is so green after the rain and all refreshed. Went off to diner and then a few drinks at the bar and then earlyish to bed as have an early morning dive tomorrow.
	Monday 30^th November 2009 Woke up early for the morning dive….. had a quick breakfast and then off for the 9am Kuda Giri Wreck Dive that had been begged for since missing the wreck dive last week. The dive was fantastic, my 1^st real wreck dive, I wove in and out of the doors and nooks and crannies, and the shots were good, but due to it being deep (30 meters) could not stay down there very long (pity as I could have stayed down there much longer exploring) Loved it. Came back up to the boat and wow it felt great, On approaching the top of the water I looked up and could see rain falling on it from below....what a strange but beautiful view. Back on land there was a bit of rain, but not much so decided to have a little lunch and head off for an afternoon snorkel, I will miss all of this so much. Went back in after a long snorkel and got washed and dressed and ready for the free night fishing trip, it was lovely, sat on the roof of the Dhoni on the way out, moored up and started fishing, it was very peaceful, no bites for a while so off we went to a different spot just off the Biyadhoo Island. I caught 2 fish (felt very guilty about it) and will be eating one for Lunch tomorrow. It was lovely and calm and peaceful and an experience I think anyone who goes to the Island should try just for the experience of it.
Tuesday 1^st December 2009 Woke up early again today and headed off for breakfast, then off to the 9.30am Dive House Reef this will be the last dive I can do as I fly out tomorrow, I will enjoy this dive and soak up everything. It was beautiful and all the fish I could have wanted to see I saw. I said my good-byes to Nemo, sad moment... sniff, but the dive was good and I came up in good spirits, a bit of a distance from the Dive centre, so I lay on my back and finned my way back to the shore nice and slowly, got out the water and went and showered and got dressed, making every moment count as tomorrow I leave. We walked along the beach and the shallows of the sea, walked around the whole Island the other way around this time and took some lovely pictures of the flowers and anything that was stunning. Went off to lunch which was the fish I caught last night, it was lovely and very well prepared by the chef... yummy yummy, thank you to all the staff who were fantastic especially our waiter and all the bar staff. I have also discovered Pina coladas which are very tasty so I will not have too many but just enough... The rest of the afternoon was spent very lazily walking around the island, sitting on the beach chairs, walking in the water and following the baby shark and feather tailed stingray around and just generally enjoying what I will miss so much. Went for dinner and had drinks after... probably too many drinks, but it is a holiday and the last night here. Paid the final bill. Then off to bed.
	Wednesday 2^nd December 2009 Departure Day A sad day as had to leave very early, had enough time to nibble a small breakfast, cover all the tips and head off to the reception to check out. Got on the boat back to Male. The weather was a bit cloudy, but not too bad. About 30 minutes into the boat ride to Male hit a storm and the boat was being thrown around quite hard, one guy was hanging over the boat a little worse for wear. But I was quite enjoying it... giggle, arrived in Male and went through quite fast, had a 1 hour wait and then onto the plane back to the UK, sad sniff sniff. Bye- Bye Maldives and Biyadhoo, see you soon I hope.