Snolkeling in the Madives

Indian Ocean-Maldives-South Ari Atoll  The diving here is amazing . On this occasion  I sent snorkeling and the sea was a clear as this postcard . 

 

This card features stamps from the 50th Anniversary of Independence in the Maldives. from 2015. These stamps were only available in a presentation folder. 

South Ari Atoll - Maldives

Indian Ocean-Maldives-South Ari Atoll  This is the resort I stayed on. I have to say it even exceeded my expectation. Got a sea plane down from Male. 

There is no Post office on the island , as the island is just the resort which is most like the rest of the Maldives. You can post at a reception desk, but I never do that. So this card was posted at the Airport Island beside Male. This stamp is from a Miniature Sheet . 

Sri Lanka

Second Country on the recent trip. Sri Lanka

Post Office in Galle . 

A famous Old Post Office in Nuwara Eliya. A famous tourist site. Open 7 Days ! 

The Staff at the Philatelic Bureau in Colombo . Very helpful and knowledgeable. Full selection of stamps . 

Post Office in Dambulla. 

Maldives

Indian Ocean-Maldives-Male

Just back from my trip now , so can update . Starting off in the Maldives. Stayed on South Ari Atoll, but also spend a full day in Male the small capital which looks like Manhattan from the sky.

This is the Post office at the airport . It is open 24 hours !! I think this is the first Post office I have seen that. However when I arrived it was closed for one hour. So I guess the staff have to eat .. lol..  There are presentation folders with stamps on one side which includes some sets.  Other then that, on sale via a book is individual stamps and miniature sheets.  You wont find sets. Also no order. The staff do not know issue dates. But otherwise an attractive office with a good selection of postcards for sale 

Very friendly Post staff 

The Main Post office in Male itself . Despite notices no real Philatelic section . Post office is a little chaotic . I did not buy any stamps there.  

The Presidents house in Male 

Near the Fish market in Male 

The get to the islands many inc myself take the Float plane. 

In the background the island of Male from the plane. The main airport is on its own island .

At the resort . Great food and very relaxing . 

Lagoon area outside bedroom 

Snorkelling   on the reef.