Day 6 Tuesday

Day 6 Tuesday
Well dinner last night was great, so much choice and as for true deserts they are to die for every night. Our idea of a quiet drink by the sea was dashed when a party of about 30 Chinese invaded our plot - so back to reception for a nightcap.
All the staff are so polite that you feel quite well treated although the new spate of 21st century traveller leave a little more to be desired. The up and coming Chinese wealthy have found the Maldives a great location for the short break. As most of them can only get 4 day visa's their turn around is quite quick. Many seem to have an arrogance that probably reflects their new wealth (apparently places are limited and competitive and so they are paying more than the rest of us four their four days in paradise). 
Today was slightly different, just as hot but there were definitely a couple of clouds in the sky and at times a gentle breeze. I can't remember if I've mentioned this but the Indian Ocean is the warmest sea I have ever swam in. If I'm being honest it's warmer than a number of swimming pools also. You'll understand when I say that Kathie has not yet been in the hotel pool but prefers to swim in the lagoon 10 metres from our front door. This lagoon is about 50 metres long by about 15 metres and varies in depth with the tide to between 1 and 4 metres. We spent most of the day in and out of the water. One item of entertainment is the hat that swims by... A Russian lady swims throughout the day wearing a floppy hat, wait for the picture, but most of the time is submerged and so all you see is a hat moving around the lagoon.
I really am feeling quite chilled now as we are almost half way through the holiday. Kathie has had a few thoughts about the lads and are they coping without us or are they down to out of date food left in the fridge and drinking tea with milk that's closest to yoghurt? We've had the occasional text but nothing to iandicate we might be being missed, no doubt the dog is equally indifferent!
The edge on the afternoon has been slightly spoiled as it appears they are burning dead leaves at the top of the island and the breeze is drifting the spoke down to us, time for a hasty retreat, then again the hotel could be on fire, will keep you informed.