The majesty of dots in the sea

For those who visit the Maldives, paradise will be transient, but that applies to many who work there as well

For Cui Yanbing the fruit platter on the table of the guest room is an apt metaphor for the existence of those who live on the island of Vommuli, in the central western Maldives, including hers.

"The fruit you see here comes from all over the world," she says, pointing to the lemon, plum and passion fruit, none native to the island country.