Overnight in Colombo

After a very lean and straight forward immigration process (panic before as mixing messages about visa in the net), quick luggage delivery, money exchange, local SIM card and finally pre booked taxi we reached our hotel on Marine Drive. Next to the ocean but as well next to the train line. A very unusual setup where the train track is between road and ocean. Hotel was very good, clean and stylish. Also with a great rooftop bar in the 24th floor.
Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka and the biggest city with a population of 5.6mio. in the metropolitan area. It reminded me a little bit of Havana. Many old destroyed or run down buildings next to new hotels. Loads of colonial buildings as well.
We did choose a restaurant just 10 mins away. Was recommended based on Google Maps. We were the first guests and did stick to sea food. Butter Calamari (different than in Goa) and Coconut Fish Cake as a starter. And the mains were Prawn Curry (super hot) and Seafood Kutturoti, which was delicious.
Just one night in Colombo to settle in and next morning we left for Sigiriya.Read more