And it's raining!
17. maaliskuuta 2019, Englanti ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
A long flight, but we’re on the ground. And it’s raining ☔️
Homewards bound
16. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Ah well, our two weeks is up and we’re homewards bound. We’ve had a fantastic time and would highly recommend Sri Lanka if you like scenery, beaches, friendly people and elephants 🐘 😍
Our final day
15. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
We spent a lovely last day relaxing on the beach. It’s been very hot, even right beside the shore and despite being careful all trip, I’ve managed to get sunburnt today 🙄
We had waiter serviceLue lisää
We saw whales!
14. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We were up, out and on the road by 4:45am to make the 90 minute drive to the harbour where the whale watching boats would leave.
We’d heard that the boat would most likely stay out until we’dLue lisää
Rest day number 2
13. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
No activities today as our guide and driver have a day off. Andrew, Julie, Dave and I spent the morning around the pool. Andrew went on another exploration along the beach; I was happy staying putLue lisää
It's a rest day
12. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
We spent the shortest time ever in the hotel yesterday, around 12 hours from check in to departure! The waiter was very chatty and was keen to talk about recent air disasters, not ideal with our longLue lisää
A waterfall and a safari
11. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Another fantastic day 😀 We stopped off at a waterfall not too far out from the hotel, and walked the few steps to get to the waters edge. Following this, it was back in the minivan for the drive toLue lisää
Feels like the top of the world
10. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We set off after breakfast for a trip to Lipton’s seat, high up in the hills of Haputhale, about 40 km from the hotel. It was journey full of twists and bends as we slowly made our way higher andLue lisää
To Ella via a scenic railway journey
9. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
We were awoken earlier than needs be by some piped piano music!! I was second into the shower only to find there was no hot water left....
However, the day got better after a brief stop at The GrandLue lisää
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
8. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today we made the drive through the congested city of Kandy through the countryside and finally mountain roads to Nuwara Eliya. On the way we stopped off at a tea plantation and factory. We had aLue lisää
The Temple of the Tooth Relic
7. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We had a late start this morning so had some time around the pool after breakfast. Our plan was somewhat foiled by the arrival of a large class of young schoolchildren who use the pool for theirLue lisää
Dambulla Cave Temple
6. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We set off early to reach Dambulla Cave Temple before the majority of the other tourists descended. Another World Heritage Site, the Cave Temple was reached by a surprisingly large number of stepsLue lisää
An Ancient City and a mighty climb!
5. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Up and out early this morning with our first stop at the Ancient city of Polonnavuwg, where there are many ruins and artefacts dating back to the reign of King Parakvamabahu the Great; all from aroundLue lisää
Elephants in the wild
4. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
We had a four hour drive from Colombo to Dambulla where we checked into our next hotel and then had lunch from the buffet selection. One of the desserts was like sago pudding and tasted much nicerLue lisää
Colombo
3. maaliskuuta 2019, Sri Lanka ⋅ 🌧 30 °C
After a quick wash and brush up at the hotel, it was straight out into the van for a whistle-stop tour around Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Our drive Ramie (not sure that’s quite his name...)Lue lisää
And we're ready for the off
2. maaliskuuta 2019, Englanti ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
Just waiting to board our flight to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Had eaten before we left so was planning to sleep on the flight rather than eat. Am feeling a bit peckish now though....
Three Cliffs Bay
25. marraskuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
After another Full English breakfast, we drove to Southgate to park in the National Trust car park before setting off on the coastal path walk. Cold and dry but with bright sunshine today, the sea wasLue lisää
A scenic walk and a celebrity....
24. marraskuuta 2018, Wales ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Arrived in Horton near Port Eynon last night after a nightmare journey on the M4. It seemed as if everyone was travelling to Wales!
Another result with accommodation; a lovely little apartment on aLue lisää





























































































MatkaajaYou’ve come back to classic horrible English weather unfortunately! Glad you had a lovely holiday though xx
MatkaajaThanks Meg. It’s such a beautiful country. Now back to the cold and the rain ☹️
MatkaajaSo glad you’ve had a great trip x