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  • Andrew's Travels
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  • Andrew's TravelsReisendeSri Lanka
    Feeding time at the Elephant Orphanage
    Feeding time at the Elephant OrphanageJeep safari around the National ParkInteresting shaped trees / First of many wild elephant sightings hereViewsLeopard print / Bee Eater / Wild BuffaloMore elephant sightingsAthgira River CampJungle lodges / Our home for the night

    Uda Walawe National Park and River Camp

    5. april 2023, Sri Lanka

    Uda Walawe National Park was established in 1972 and is now one of Sri Lanka's most popular parks, with a spread of 300 sq km, providing a catchment area around an enormous reservoir.

    We start our visit at the Elephant Transit Home, better known as the Elephant Orphanage; orphaned elephants are raised here until they are 4-5 years old and released into the wild. Feeding time is every 3 hours and can be watched from a viewing platform.

    We enjoy a Jeep safari around part of the park before going to Athgira River Camp to stay in a jungle lodge next to the Rajwana River.    Les mer

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    Entrance to Galle / Along the Old Fort ramparts
    Views from the Star BastionViews to and from the Neptune Bastion / Sri Sudharmalaya Temple with All Saints Church behind itTriton Bastion / View towards Flag RockView towards Point Utrecht Bastion / Meeran Jumma Mosque / The Bastion LighthouseDutch Hospital, now a shopping precinctFormer Dutch Warehouse; The Old Gate / Anchor / Dutch Bell TowerZwart Bastion / Amangalla Hote; originally built for the Dutch governor in 1684Dutch Reformed Church / All Saints ChurchFish Market area just outside the town walls

    Galle

    6. april 2023, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    We leave the Lowland region and head to the South Coast region of Sri Lanka, an area that is firmly on the tourist trail for visitors to the island

    We visit Galle, the most important town of the South Coast. It is a perfectly preserved colonial town featuring an old Dutch quarter within a fort (Galle Fort) and a sprawling New Town outside it. We walk around the fort ramparts swing the various bastions (about 2 miles) with forays into the old town to see the buildings just below the ramparts (see captions on pictures).

    A beautiful place.    Les mer

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  • Andrew's TravelsReisendeSri Lanka
    Mirissa harbour
    Boats out on the Indian OceanBryde Whale blowing a spout1Bryde WhaleSpinner DolphinsViews of Mirissa LighthouseMirissa LighthouseView from our hotel room

    Mirissa; whale watching

    7. april 2023, Sri Lanka ⋅ 🌙 25 °C

    We are up early to go on the optional whale watching tour from Mirissa (the whale watching capital of Sri Lanka). The unspoilt town also features a very pretty harbour and beach.

    We spend about 4 hours on the sea and spot Bryde whales and Spinner dolphins on several different occasions. A wonderful experience.

    Then it's back to the hotel in Koggala for some RnR.    Les mer

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  • Andrew's TravelsReisendeSri Lanka
    Beach walk; heading east from the Koggala Beach Hotel
    Beach walk; Trees (not mangroves) / Fishing stiltsBeach walk; further east / Koggala Lagoon connects to the Indian Ocean via a 300m canalKoggala Lake Safari; Kathaluwa Bridge / BirdsMangroves grow around the edges of the islandsLake wildlife; Kingfisher/ Sea Eagle/ Egrets / JellyfishWeduwa MonasteryWeduwa Monastery; small Stupa and Buddha statuesCinnamon Island / Views / SunsetBack to the beach area; stilt fishermen

    Koggala and local area

    7. april 2023, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

    After the whale watching and a swim in the sea, it is time to have a beach walk; there are beautiful views on the way to the Koggala Lagoon.

    Back to the hotel for a break and the next excursion, which, by coincidence, turns out to be where from where my walk ended!

    Our Koggala Lake Safari takes us round part of the lagoon, where there are 8 islands surrounded by lush mangroves, a haven for wildlife. We visit a monastery as well as Cinnamon Island, where we see how cinnamon is obtained from the trees.

    Back on the beach area near Weligama, we see stilt fishermen; the stilts are carved with notches to help them climb to the crossbar, where they balance as they fish.    Les mer

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  • Andrew's TravelsReisendeSri Lanka
    Independence Memorial Hall
    Town Hall, in front of Vihara Mahadevi Park / A seated golden Buddha in the parkGangaramaya Temple Complex; Entry / Colourful Buddha in the principal shrineBodhi tree in the temple courtyardWhite dagoba in the courtyard / Buddha statuesElephant statue / Thai Buddhas on concrete tiers at the rear of the templePettah; Khan Clock Tower / Jami-ul-Afar Mosque (the "Red Mosque")Old Town Hall, on Main Street / Market area along 5th Cross StreetMore Pettah market scenes

    Colombo 1; Central and Pettah

    8. april 2023, Sri Lanka

    Colombo is the commercial centre of Sri Lanka, owing to its natural harbour.  It reached prominence when the Portuguese invaded Sri Lanka in 1517, building a large fort here (it no longer exists now).  The Dutch took control of the island in 1656 and ruled for 150 years before the British captured it in 1796; Colombo became the capital of Ceylon in 1815.  The Civil War from 1983 - 2009 between the Tamil Tigers (who migrated here during British role) and the native Sinhalese caused a lot of destruction in the city, and it is being rebuilt in parts.

    After a 2 hour journey from Koggala, our coach takes us through the Central area where we visit the Independance Memorial Hall and drive past the Vihara Mahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) to reach the Gangaramaya Temple; this is one of the most important temples in Colombo, and is  an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture and includes a museum, a library, a residential hall and a three storeyed Pirivena. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century and is now a place of Buddhist worship and a learning centre.

    We reach Pettah and enjoy walking around what is the chaotic market / bazaar neighbourhood of Colombo (see captions on photos).    Les mer

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    Fort; Colombo Fort Clock Tower
    Cargills department storeThe Grand Orient Hotel is located opposite the port of ColomboOld Dutch Hospital, now a shopping and eating complex; Side view / View down from hotelColombo Fort railway station, with Olcott statue in front / The Old Parliament BuildingThe Lotus Tower, a landmark of ColomboGalle Face Green; View back to International Financial City Development / View down the coastViews down Galle Face Green towards the Galle Face HotelThe Explore Group, with Hector (our driver) and Nala (our tour leader) in the middle

    Colombo 2; Fort and Galle Face Green

    8. april 2023, Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    Our hotel is in Fort, now the central business district of Colombo.  There was a fort here, but the walls were demolished between 1869 and 1871 as the fort was obsolete and room was needed for new military barracks and urban development.

    There is still a strong colonial feel to the area, and we start our walk at the Colombo Clock Tower (1857), also known as the Old Colombo Lighthouse; it is no longer the tallest building in Colombo.  We see the Cargills Department Store, the Grand Oriental Hotel (GOH), the Dutch Hospital (actually in front of our hotel) and Fort railway station, still a major rail hub in Colombo.  Then it is past the old Parliament building (where the Presidential Secretariat is located).  There is a good view of the iconic Lotus Tower and Beira Lake from near here.

    We then walk down the Galle Face Green, on the south side of Fort; it used to be much larger and it was used for horse racing, golf, rugby and cricket (not all at the same time!) - it is now a popular destination for locals.  At the southern tip of the green is the Galle Face Hotel; founded in 1864, it is one of the oldest hotels east of Suez.

    It has been a fantastic trip to Sri Lanka.    Les mer

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