Monkey Wars at HirikiteyaFrom Mirissa to HirikiteyaWe breakfast at our accommodation (and pack- yuck), before our driver picks us up.We are informed in advance that we have a new driver today because yesterday our regular driver, Lorenzo, was rear-ended and his car is in the shop.Driving here is crazy. It seems the road lines are used as guide lines and people often drive down the middle. I can see …
Cooking up a StormThe Not So Secret BeachWe have a peaceful night (no drums) and a leisurely morning at our Airbnb before walking 2 km to Secret Beach.On the way we get trapped in a jam-up of motorcycles, tuk tuks, cars, vans & buses fighting for space on a one lane road with traffic in both directions. Even pedestrians are unable to walk through as there is literally a …
Turtle Farts and MoreMorning with the TurtlesI am still not on a regular sleep schedule. It took me forever to fall asleep. Last night there was hand drumming and chanting/singing until 5am. It wasn’t a party as the drumming was very rythmic and not like a dance tune. Our host didn’t know what it was. John googled and one possibility is a Buddhist all night ceremony to expel bad …
From Galle to MirissaBreakfast at The Arches Fort HotelIt took me a long while to get to sleep last night. You gotta love jet lag… NOT.I have low energy this morning. Fortunately we have planned a relaxed day.Breakfast is supplied by the hotel. We help ourselves to fresh fruit and coffee. We are given a choice of English or Sri Lankan breakfast. I ask what a Sri Lankan breakfast …
