I don’t mind being a tourist at all, and a gawker. I just walk around. – Ann Robinson

Maldives has no nightlife – no daily social activities or merriment at night. But that doesn’t stop anyone from discovering one’s own entertainment and amusement.

Say hello to the island’s poetic souvenirs!

I tried a thousand hats before finding the one I like.

I love wood-works. They remind me so much of my tribal home. Click on photo to enlarge.

Our collective loot – all for 94 USD (346 AED). We didn’t even try to bargain too much. This is one way of helping out local store owners, don’t haggle too much.

The tourist who moves about to see and hear and open himself to all the influences of the places which condense centuries of human greatness is only a man in search of excellence. – Max Lerner