3 weeks in Sri Lanka

Staying in one place for 3 weeks helped us settle into a lovely rhythm. The boys surfed almost every day (and sometimes twice a day). The days were hot and humid so in the middle of the day we tried to be in the shade or stay at home. We learned about the people, foods, animals and gained a bit of Sinhala, the local language.

Ahangama is a rapidly changing place. We heard that even just two years ago it felt more like a fishing village. Now it is very busy, with many expensive and modern places to eat or stay. There is a plethora of energy work, yoga and mindful living activities, most of which feels disconnected from the Sri Lankan culture. We found a similar dynamic in a number of the places we visited. This is a real tension in travelling. One way we tried to respond was to spend our money at places that are locally owned, rather than owned by foreigners.

Overall, we really enjoyed Sri Lanka and would be most happy to come back!Read more