SYD to SIN
18 dicembre 2024, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
After a long delay getting off the plane in Sydney, we managed to get through security and get some breakfast and coffee ☕️. We waited for our flight to Singapore. After a walk around, we boardedLeggi altro
WLG to SYD
18 dicembre 2024, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Up early and an Uber to the airport. After a little snooze we went through security and onto the plane. We then had a 3 hour flight to Sydney.
SIN to CMB
18 dicembre 2024, Singapore ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Once we arrived in Singapore we transferred terminals and found something to eat. We had a dosa. We then popped in the 7-11 for snacks and waited for the plane. We had a walk around the butterflyLeggi altro
Negombo to Anuradhapura
19 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Not a great night’s sleep as we went to bed at getting up time but some sleep is better than nothing.
We got up and had breakfast and then walked to the supermarket for some snacks. We packedLeggi altro
Anuradhapura ancient city
20 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We had breakfast at the hotel and then our tuk tuk tour arrived. We headed to the ticket office and then around the sites of the ancient city.
It was hot and the guide was dull. The moonstone withLeggi altro
Anuradhapura to Sigariya
21 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ 🌧 29 °C
After breakfast a car came and we drove to Sigariya. We were dropped off at our hotel, which wasn’t as expected.
We were put in a room but the electricity wouldn’t stay on so we moved rooms. WeLeggi altro
Sigariya
22 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Woken by a 4.15am alarm we got up a dressed, ready for our tuk tuk 🛺 driver who showed on time. It was a misty morning but he got us to the ticket office by about 5.15am.
We queued up and paidLeggi altro
Polannaruwa
23 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
A slightly more leisurely start, going for breakfast at 7am, which wasn’t ready. Eventually they put it out and we were able to get ready for our day trip.
We went to wait for our driver a littleLeggi altro
Minneriya, or not
24 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We woke up around 4am to our daily power cut so not such a cool room now. We got ready for our safari in the dark and went to wait for the driver at 5.25am.
We then waited and waited. And waited. ILeggi altro
Sigariya to Kandy
25 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We woke early to find the termites had expanded their kingdom overnight and after a shower went for breakfast.
Disappointing breakfast this morning because there was a tour group. The yummy potatoLeggi altro
Kandy
26 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
A lie in until 5.30am! Then up and dressed and we walked down to the Temple of the Tooth. We spent some time watching the people giving their offerings and then walked along the lake front beforeLeggi altro
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
27 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Up early and breakfast before trying to get transport to the train station. The hotel wanted $30 for a 5 minute journey, a car was a 20 minute wait so a tuk tuk it was . We made it to the station withLeggi altro
Horton Plains
28 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We got up at 4am and got ready for our trek. The driver came at 5am and we drove up hill for an hour to reach Horton Plains NP. It was misty and raining but we paid the steep entrance fee andLeggi altro
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
29 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
A slow start today with breakfast and then a tuk tuk to the train station at 11am. After a short wait the train arrived and we battled our way on board.
I stood in the open door for the journeyLeggi altro
Ella
30 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Aa lazy day! After coffee on the balcony we went for breakfast. Our first egg hoppers. We then hung out in the room and on the balcony watching the scenery and reading.
At lunchtime we walked to townLeggi altro
Ella to Udawalawe
31 dicembre 2024, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We got up and dressed and walked to the supermarket for some supplies. We then came back and had showers before breakfast.
After breakfast we packed up and checked out and got our transfer. TheLeggi altro
Udawalawe
1 gennaio, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
We got up early and headed out at 5.45am. We picked our breakfast up from reception and got in our safari vehicle.
We spent about 4.5 hours driving around the park and saw lots of birds and animals.Leggi altro
Udawalawe to Yala
2 gennaio, Sri Lanka ⋅ 🌧 23 °C
A leisurely start for a change but still up early. After breakfast a car met us and drove us to the Yala Safari Camping Meeting Point aka, a spot at the side of the road. It was raining fairly heavilyLeggi altro
Yala Block 1
3 gennaio, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
We got up at 4.15am and went up the stairs at 5am. After waiting half an hour, we got a cup of coffee and then we were under way with the full day safari.
Due to the rain, some of the mud roads wereLeggi altro
Yala Block 1 and around
4 gennaio, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Up early again and pre safari tea at 5.15am. We headed out at 5.30am and went for a drive around Block 1. On the road in we saw another python. We didn’t really see a lot but there was a LeopardLeggi altro
Yala to Bundala
5 gennaio, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
A small lie in before climbing the stairs for tea. After the cuppa we got in a jeep and drove around 45 minutes to a temple. We spent some time looking around the temple and the view of Yala NP. TheLeggi altro
Bundala to Mirissa
6 gennaio, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
We got up ready for coffee t 5.45am and then a morning safari. We saw lots of birds before heading back to the cottage for breakfast. We got egg hoppers and pancakes and then packed up ready for ourLeggi altro
Mirissa
7 gennaio, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We got up before dawn and went for an early morning walk on the . We returned to hotel and had showers and breakfast. Around lunchtime we went to a restaurant on the beach and had vegetable riceLeggi altro
Mirissa Day 2
8 gennaio, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Another beach day… kind of. We went for our early morning walk on the beach and the coffee and breakfast.
We had lunch in the room, finishing the sandwiches from the other day. In the afternoon weLeggi altro
Mirissa to Galle
8 gennaio, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Up before dawn again but no beach walk today. Simon went for an early swim instead. After breakfast, we spent the rest of the morning relaxing and packing before checking out at 11am.
We tried toLeggi altro



























































































































































































































































































































































