Sri LankaCentral ProvinceSigiriyaSigiriya Wewa7°57’0” N 80°45’47” E
September 19, 2016 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
After the huge crashing waves on the west coast we have moved inland to a little bit of paradise. Spent time visiting caves full of Buddha's and cooled off with a swim in the pool.
Sri LankaCentral ProvinceSigiriyaSigiriya Wewa7°57’1” N 80°45’47” E
September 20, 2016 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Climbed up this beast called Lion's Rock before breakfast. Amazing place/views. Time for a swim... Ended the day on a jeep safari and saw our first wild elephants (over 200 of them) what anRead more
LouisaJames It all sounds fantastic but l don't think my knees would like the climb. I fancy the swimming pools though. Lots of love mom xx
Sri LankaCentral ProvinceBuwelikada7°17’28” N 80°38’45” E September 23, 2016 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Can't keep us off the bikes but in 30+ degrees. Highlights were seeing villages, birds , the freshest coconut water possible and eating at a local village house. Even had time to show Sri Lankans howRead more
LouisaJames I bet it was more enjoyable than riding in the rain and cold in Europe!, especially with the coconut milk. Who won the cricket?
Sri LankaCentral ProvinceBuwelikada7°17’28” N 80°38’45” E
September 23, 2016 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
1000 year old Buddhist relics at the ancient capital of Sinhalese. After all that heat, dust and culture it only meant one thing... A free massage at a spice garden of course.
Looks gorgeous. Massage at the end of the day, how lucky are you!?!? Trust you two to find bikes! Take care love Gem
LouisaJames The sunset in the last blog was very good but I don't think it is anything compared to those at Nairn. Take care, love mom
Wow what a Buddha😍. Haha check you getting beauty treatments while your away😂 love Jodie xx
Sri LankaCentral ProvinceBuwelikada7°17’29” N 80°38’45” E
September 24, 2016 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Some queue to see Buddha's tooth at the temple, although to queue is a very British thing. Elbows wide is much better. After that we were ready for some calm at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Love theRead more
LouisaJames I can't believe that a tree is called a cannonball tree. You certainly are seeing some very interesting things. Lovely picture of Louisa in the gardens. Love mom x x
Sri LankaCentral ProvinceBuwelikada7°17’28” N 80°38’45” E September 24, 2016 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Great day relaxing around town. Now we know how you get 2 elephants on the back of a lorry. We met the caretaker, Havsha Carmichael, at the Garrison Cemetry. He was so interesting and very proud toRead more
LouisaJames I didn't realise that elephants could be that colour so l have learnt something tonight. It looks as if you are having a wonderful time so just keep enjoying yourselves and take care. Love mom xxx
You both so looked so relaxed and so happy. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us, it's great so see new things like cannon ball 🌳And 🐘That aren't the colour we expect. Take care love Gem x
Sri LankaCentral ProvinceNonawatta7°12’7” N 80°31’57” E
September 25, 2016 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
In tea heaven, travelling through hills covered with tea plantations to get to the jungle. Sat in a river for hours cooling off, with the locals on Arrack, playing the drums and singing.
Sri LankaProvince of UvaGawarammanaWilsons Plains6°53’39” N 80°52’2” E
September 26, 2016 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
On route one must have tea and chocolate cake!
Sri LankaCentral ProvinceNuwara Eliya DistrictSashinath's HomeGalways Land Sanctuary6°58’7” N 80°47’2” E September 26, 2016 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Loving the cool highland air at this very British hill station. Not a bad place, The Hill Club, to spend a night although not sure where the men have been hiding their jackets,ties and shoes in theirRead more
Lyndsay McDonnell
You certainly look very smart. Pleased to see you had a shave before you got dressed up!! Love mom xx
Sri LankaProvince of SabaragamuwaMudunkotuwaKirigalkanda6°46’5” N 80°17’49” E September 27, 2016 in Sri Lanka ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Early morning start to walk to World's End, at over 2000m. Thankfully the mist cleared so we had amazing views. Even better views from the open doors on the train later.
Lyndsay McDonnell
Train journey look very interesting but you don't have to travel to Sri Lanka to see reindeer!! We saw a big herd at the top of the Cairngorms last week. Love mom xx
Tom Ralph You guys having fun , sounds wonderful , snaps will be good when you get a chance xx
LouisaJames Glad you had a safe journey! Looking fwd to keeping up with your news. I've also done a little bit of travelling - up in Nairn for a few days. Surprised the forgoes but think they're pleased...... C xx