This journey was the longest leg on all of our travels and we knew it was going to be a tricky one. The difficulty in travelling from the south to the east coast of Sri Lanka comes in getting around Yala National Park, a colossal chunk of land that, understandably, you cannot just drive straight… Continue reading From Hambantota (around Yala) to Arugambay
Sunrise in Sri Lanka, 6am, and we are on our way to Yala. The open sided jeep pulled up outside the house while it was still dark, and we were introduced to Indika, our driver and guide for the day. We clambered into the back, and settled down for the drive. The moon had already… Continue reading Yala
From Rekawa, it was a relatively short hop (about an hour) on the bus to our next destination- Hambantota, the perfect place to visit the Yala or Budalla national parks from. We waved goodbye to Mama Daisy and Janaka, and caught the next bus from Netolpitiya Junction heading towards Tissa. With a little help from… Continue reading Arriving at the gateway to Yala – paradise found
For the last four nights we have been staying at Mama Daisy's homestay, in the Sri Lankan village of Rekawa, nestled between lagoon, beach, and jungle. Normally home to volunteers from all over the world who come to look after the turtles, Mama Daisy's was colourful and had a hostel like feel in the communal… Continue reading Rekawa Beach- turtle haven
From Galle we caught the 32 bus heading east towards Tissaharama. It cost only 210 SLR for us together (that's around £1) for a 90km journey. After some initial confusion (there are different sections for arriving and departing at Galle bus station, and the departing bus we needed, was, of course, on the other side… Continue reading Travelling from Galle to Rekawa on a Poya day
From Colombo, we caught the train to Galle. It cost us 180SLR each in second class (about 90p) to travel 110km down the coast. In Sri Lanka, travelling by train is possibly the safest option, and the train journeys themselves seem to be full of character. Buying a ticket was easy enough, and we… Continue reading Galle Fort – Dutch colonial charm
We began our time in Sri Lanka, once we'd adjusted to the heat, by exploring the country's capital city, Colombo. It's very easy to wave down a passing tuk tuk- the motorised three wheelers are perfect for short hops and can be found all over the island in abundance. We jump in, and trundle off… Continue reading Colombo – city of hustle and bustle
So, the long awaited adventure to Sri Lanka begins for Rich and I. Five lazy weeks stretch ahead of us, just waiting to be filled with sunsets, surf, temples, and elephants. Our flight arrived safely into Colombo airport and then a 45 minute taxi (costing SLr2700) took us into the city and our new… Continue reading Ayubowan, Sri Lanka
Yoga with Roo 