Garton’s Cape
10 mars 2020, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 29 °CWhat 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 ternLäs mer
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 ternLäs mer
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 goingLäs mer
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 injuredLäs mer
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 theLäs mer
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.Läs mer
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 developmentsLäs mer
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 fromLäs mer
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 theLäs mer
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 whoLäs mer
Eerily quiet although flight on time.