Introduction to KandyHell Ride to KandyToday is our first overcast and slightly drizzly day in Sri Lanka and we are heading to the historic city of Kandy. Our driver picks us up after breakfast. Hotel staff and the driver move all our luggage into the car and I happily hop into the back seat. The drive to Kandy is three hours. The first two hours are total hell. The roads …
Gardens and High TeaHakgala Botanical GardensIt really does cool down at nights. We have a space heater in our room and our host even brings us an extra blanket. We are very comfortable and sleep well.Premier Villa supplies breakfast. We are given a choice the night before whether to have a Western or Sri Lankan breakfast. Sri Lankan please!Breakfast is all homemade with locally sourced milk and buffalo curd. …
From Ella to Nuwara Eliya Tea Factory Tour and TastingIt’s overcast when we get up this morning at Poomaz Peace Palace in Ella. John keeps calling it Poomaz Pleasure Palace…can you see my eyes rolling? The high today will be 20°C/68°F. We have a Sri Lankan breakfast at the Palace before heading to the main street to catch a tuk-tuk to the Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory, about a 15 minute …
Train over Nine Arches BridgeHike up Little Adam’s PeakI have to admit that yesterday, after spending the afternoon in the town of Ella, I am not impressed. It is busy and over touristed with not a lot of charm.Today we wake and relax until our breakfast arrives on our deck at 8:30am. We ordered breakfast from our accommodations, Poomaz Peace Palace, mostly so that we don’t need to go …
