Goodbye Wild Lotus and Hello EllaDawn at Wild LotusIt’s still dark when we get up at 5:40am at our accommodation in Yala at the Wild Lotus Villa. We get dressed and take the stairs up to the top of the villa’s water tower in the predawn light. We pass the owner’s father, Jayantha, who is looking at a bird in the trees.The birds are already twittering and moving around. The …
In Search of LeopardsEarly Morning Safari at Yala National ParkI was so tired from the two safaris yesterday that I fell asleep before blogging.I wake up on my own at 4:55am. After three safaris I’ve recognized that it’s best to tie back my hair if I don’t want it to get knotted.Our guide, Bindu, has been doing safaris for thirty one years. Today he decides to take the back …
Udawelawe to TissamaharamaMorning Safari in Udawelawe National ParkFrom our room at Peacock Villa we hear animals in the night. I love that.We are up before dawn at 5:00am. It is surprisingly cool and Nalaka (our host and safari guide) suggests I put on something warmer. I am glad to take his advice. It is chilly.We are in the park at 6am. The horizon has a rosy glow and it …
Udawelawe National Park and Peacock Villa Resort Lumps on the BeachI did not blog yesterday. Basically, after breakfast yesterday, we rented loungers on the beach in Hirikiteya and stayed there till sunset watching the waves, surfers and beach dogs.A Sri Lankan BreakfastNext morning we head to breakfast at the restaurant across from our accommodation. We have a Sri Lankan breakfast of hoppers (a thin bowl shaped pancake with a crispy …
