Maldives (Dharavandhoo/Kamadhoo) - Week of February 15, 2026
Hello my friends! Welcome to my 68th weekly blog post! So amazingly wonderful to have you join in the last week's adventures. How was your past week? What are you most grateful for in the past week? How have you displayed your gratitude? I regretfully missed acknowledging last week that Ramadan, the holiest month of the year for Muslims, started the evening of February 18. And to think I am in a Muslim country. Sometimes the obvious fails to be obvious to me! I've also been remiss in updating on the weather in Maldives. In summary, it's dry season so it's hot in the day (low 30's C [90F]/feels like low 40's C [108F]) and warm with a breeze in the evening. There is the occasional rain shower. And that's the weather! The UV index is a showstopper. It's typically 10 or 11 - extreme so staying out of the sun and/or wear adequate sunscreen (that is eco-friendly, reef-safe ) is a must. Found in my room after breakfast on 2nd morning Example of island vibe I...