Arrival at T4

Never seen the airport so quiet. Good to be back but not sure what to expect.
Transfer in Doha

Eerily quiet although flight on time.
Travelling home -just

We made it to a quiet airport, little traffic. Another beautiful day in paradise. SL closes its borders at midnight amid the crisis measures to deal with the virus. Our journey looks to be ok but whoLeer más
Last Full Day

Another beautiful sunny day! The air clear after yesterday’s storms.
Last proper breakfast as we have to leave 06.30 tomorrow. We will miss the fresh tropical fruits.
We are checked in for theLeer más
Day with family

A quiet night in our lovely room. Excellent breakfast. Chris picked us up and showed us where he used to work and lunch when he lived in Colombo. We arrived and were greeted by old friends fromLeer más
Ceilao Villas

We breakfasted a little late with many wedding guests in good form. Heading north to Colombo we passed the Galle Face hotel before turning past official buildings, lakes and many new developmentsLeer más
Wedding Day

Excellent night. We met for breakfast then entertained Hugo while Savi (bridesmaid) went to get ready. I painted a picture of what I hope is the Barn House (wedding venue) for Ransi and Rakesh later.Leer más
Bewa Garden on way to Blue Water

After a leisurely rise, bird spotting from the balcony including Painted Stork, Brahminy Kite, Little swifts and breakfast, it was time to head towards the wedding. The giant dolphin was guarding theLeer más
Turtles and Masks

A beautiful morning although the sea had got up overnight. At 10 we met Malick and first he took us a little way up the coast to Ahungala Sea Turtle conservation and research which cares for injuredLeer más
Galle and more relaxing

We have moved on from one beach to another via the Catalina Grill, with an Afro 748 on the edge of Koggala airfield (100 Rupees) and Galle. This beach hotel is busier with loads of sunbathing goingLeer más
Garton’s Cape

What a lovely spot, fantastic room with ocean just 10m away. We abandoned the 05.30 start for whale watching and enjoyed a full breakfast on the top floor with the occasional great crested ternLeer más
Moving on south

Another sunny day in paradise. We arose in one piece, no one having fallen during the night. Excellent Sri Lanka buffet breakfast and fond farewells from the manager and staff who have been so kindLeer más
A day of rest and recovery

We enjoyed relaxing in the resort today , in between trips to the docs to sort out a bump on the head which has resulted in a very colourful black eye for Andrew. Hotel staff and our driver MalickLeer más
Retracing our steps

Malick was on hand to meet us off the train at Nuan Oya. His drive had taken just 30 minutes less. He took us up into Nuwara Eliya for a short boat trip round Lake Gregory, named after a formerLeer más
Travels by train and car

Another bright morning and excellent breakfast with view. We were up a bit earlier so that we could drive along to Demodara station, uniquely built on top of the tunnel of a loop in the railway. TheLeer más
Nine Arch Bridge

A leisurely start with excellent breakfast. Picked up at 11.00 by our driver in a tuktuk we descended into town, dropped off the driver and set off past Ella station and then through tea plantationsLeer más
Mountain Heavens

We awoke more or less in one piece and able to walk after the exertion of the day before.
At 09.30 we set off for the botanical gardens 5km away. We joined a group from South Carolina, escaping theLeer más
Trekking Knuckles Ranges

After a good night’s sleep and breakfast we met Malick at 08.30 for a drive out to the Knuckles ranges. Past Rangala and Elagola we stopped and changed into a 4 wheel drive with our guide VJ. TheLeer más
Kandy

We landed a little early just after nine following a smooth flight. Progress through immigration and baggage collection was good and we met Malick our driver at about ten. The warm sunny weather was aLeer más
Change planes in Doha

We got off a nearly empty A380 and after two hours will soon board a much more busy B777 bound for Colombo. Noise cancelling headphones at the ready.
Departure from LHR

Waiting at T4 for PB to be ready to take us to Sri Lanka via Doha. Lovely day after all the storms. Kandy tomorrow.