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Travel: Mermaids in the Maldives

Hindustan Times | ByKalyani Chawla
Jun 02, 2019 12:19 AM IST

A mother-daughter bonding trip turns into a happy, and a rather telling travelogue

That one sentence “I am bored” is a constant for any parent bringing up an only child. The Easter holidays were coming up, and my daughter Tahira had a month off. I desperately wanted her to come home, but knew it would be a battle which had to be won by pure manipulation. I had to lure her with travel.

Watching the sunset on these spectacular islands is a real sensory treat(Kalyani Chawla)
Watching the sunset on these spectacular islands is a real sensory treat(Kalyani Chawla)
The writer’s daughter Tahira Tara Chawla enjoying delicious seafood (Kalyani Chawla )
The writer’s daughter Tahira Tara Chawla enjoying delicious seafood (Kalyani Chawla )
“I think I birthed a fish. Tahira Tara loves the water”
Snorkeling is a popular water sport in the Maldives (Kalyani Chawla )
Snorkeling is a popular water sport in the Maldives (Kalyani Chawla )
“Facing one’s fear of water, seeing who tans better and waking up to a hip-hop alarm...things mothers do on holiday with teenage daughters! ”
Harbour boats next to Male airport (Kalyani Chawla )
Harbour boats next to Male airport (Kalyani Chawla )
Exploring local sights, like this fresh fruits and vegetables market in Male, is a great way to bond with teenage children (Kalyani Chawla )
Exploring local sights, like this fresh fruits and vegetables market in Male, is a great way to bond with teenage children (Kalyani Chawla )
According to the author, who has been travelling with her daughter, this [travelling] is an inherited disease – like mother, like daughter!
According to the author, who has been travelling with her daughter, this [travelling] is an inherited disease – like mother, like daughter!
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