Been here in the Maldives 🇲🇻 for about a week and a half. I’m volunteering on the local island of Naifaru in the Lhaviyani Atoll which is about a 3 hour speedboat 🚤 ride from the capital Male.
The volunteer work I’m doing is working at a marine conservation center that specializes in helping rescued sea turtles 🐢 .
Most of the turtles that come in have lost flippers due to being caught in big fishing nets which is really sad but they are the most beautiful, humble and innocent creatures and it is such a blessing to be able to work with these incredible animals. I never thought I could love an animal unconditionally so quickly but these turtles are just amazing and so sweet.
The volunteer program is called Atoll Volunteers and it has been such a true pleasure working here so far. I live in a very modest volunteer house but have my own room and bathroom luckily.
You ready to explore with me!? 