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Monthly Archives: February 2020
What Souvenirs Did We Bring Home From Sri Lanka?
February 14th ~ Back at our mountain cabin I’m almost done unpacking and suitcases have been put back into the cupboards until our next journey. After resting a couple of days, we are caught up on sleep and feel like … Continue reading
Madu River Safari, Turtle Hatchery, Colombo
February 10th ~ Final day in Sri Lanka Our tour was rapidly coming to an end as very late this evening we would be heading to the airport for the long, long flights home. But first we have some final … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka
Tagged Albino turtle, Cinnamon Island, Colombo, Cricket Club, Gate 1, Independence Memorial Hall, Kosgoda, Madu River, Mangroves, Old City Hall, Old Parliament Building, Photography, safari, Sri Lanka, Tour, Trapping Shrimp, Travel, trip, Turtle Hatchery, vacation
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The Stilt Fishermen of Weligama Bay and Galle Fort
February 9 ~ Weligama Bay, Sri Lanka Weligama Bay Weligama means Sandy Village. Colorful outriggers and fishing boats can be seen off the coastline. This is also a great place for both experienced and beginner surfers with lessons available. The … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka
Tagged Dinner on the beach, Dutch Fort, Galle, Galle Fort, Gate 1, Photography, Ramparts of Galle, Sri Lanka, Stilt Fishermen, Taprobane Island, Tour, Travel, trip, UNESCO, vacation, Weligama Bay, World Heritage Site
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Ocean Road to Weligama Bay
February 8th ~ From Yala National Park to Weligama Bay, Sri Lanka Today started out really rough for Tim. He woke up in a great deal of pain. Thankfully we quickly figured out what was causing it, as it was a … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka
Tagged Destination Wedding, Gate 1, Kidney Stone, Marriott Resort, Meditation Center, Photography, Sri Lanka, Stilt Fishermen, Tour, Travel, Tree House, trip, Weligama Bay
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Yala National Park
February 7th ~ Yala National Park, Sri Lanka What a wake up we got! Monkeys jumping on our roof. Bang, bang, thump, pound, clang. I think we heard thirty or more of them over a span of about five minutes. … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka
Tagged Bungalow, Crocodile, Gate 1, Indian Ocean, Photography, safari, Sri Lanka, Tour, Travel, trip, vacation, Yala National Park
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Riding the Tea Train and Yala National Park
February 6th ~ Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park, Sri Lanka We had some free time this morning to wander around Nuwara Eliya. Tim and I took a Tuk Tuk into town. I think it cost 200 Rupees (approximately $1 … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka
Tagged Ella, Gate 1, Nuwara Eliya, Photography, Ravana Falls, Sri Lanka, Tea Train, Tour, Train, Travel, trip, Yala National Park
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The Tea Experience in Nuwara Eliya
February 5th ~ Nuwara Eli Coronavirus The effect of the Coronavirus has once again been felt. As we were driving out of Kandy this morning, Heshan asked our driver to stop so that we could take a photo of a massive, … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka
Tagged Coronavirus, Gate 1, Nuwara Eliya, Photography, Picking Tea, Sri Lanka, Tea, Tea Factory, Tour, Travel, trip, vacation
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Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Market, Home Visit
February 4th~ Kandy, Sri Lanka Today is Independence Day in Sri Lanka and a national holiday to commemorate the country’s political independence from British rule in 1948. Flags are displayed everywhere. This is the equivalent to the 4th of July in … Continue reading
Golden Temple of Dambulla
February 3rd ~ Dambulla Golden Temple of Dambulla Dambulla is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.
Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka
Tagged Buddha, Buddhism, Dambulla, Gate 1, Golden Temple, Golden Temple of Dambulla, Kandy, Photography, Sri Lanka, Temples of Dambulla, Tour, Travel, trip, UNESCO, World Heritage Site
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SIGIRIYA~ UNESCO World Heritage Site and so much more
February 2nd ~ Sigiriya, Sri Lanka Sigiriya Rock Fortress Sitting atop a massive rock, formed by an extinct volcano that soars above the surrounding jungle, are the ruins of an ancient royal palace. Often billed as the 8th Wonder of the … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka
Tagged Eco National Park, Gate 1, Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Hiriwadunna Village, Photography, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Tour, Travel, trip, UNESCO, Wild Elephants, World Heritage Site
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