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Barefoot in Kandy

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

Barefoot in KandyThe Temple of the Sacred Tooth The alarm goes off at 4:45am. I showered and laid out my clothes last night so we are ready to go by 5:00am. Unfortunately the hotel lobby doors are locked and nobody is around. It takes John a few minutes before figuring out how to get them unlocked.It is still dark when we walk to the other side of Kandy Lake to …

Introduction to Kandy

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

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 …