On the way up to Nuwara Eliya by train today we heard the terrible news of the bombings in Colombo and surrounding areas. To say it dented our enthusiasm is maybe not to express the feeling correctly. As we read…
Caves to Kandy
Another early start today, up at 6:30 for breakfast then finish packing before leaving Sigiriya for Kandy. Along the way we stop at the Dambulla Rock Temple, yes you guessed it more steps. It seems everything worth see is involved…
Breakfast boxes, Temples and Elephants
After a 6am start yesterday we decided on a sleep in today, left the hotel at 7am with our pre-ordered breakfast boxes. Today’s journey starts with a visit to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, about an hour and half’s drive…
Feet, tuk tuks, boats & bullocks
Wow, what a day! Started at 6am with an attempt on Sigiriya Rock and being hopeful of reaching the Lion Fortress at the top. Finished with me driving a bullock cart… oh and us drinking beers and G&T’s.. There should…
Temples, monkeys and spas
Yesterday we drove up to Sigiriya from Negombo, it was quite a drive. The New Year holiday meant more traffics than normal was out and about as people took advantage of the day to visit relatives. At one point we…