Ella Highest Inn
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Stunning Scenery of Ella & Train Journey
... strange bit cool too. We check out and then head to the Ella train station and its cute. We buy tickets (we were told 100 rupees) and then Troy gets the tickets for 2,000 rupee and I thought what the hell I thought it was 100 rupees. 100 rupees was if you want to seat with the locals (well that would of been cool) but apparently we are sitting in a class for tourists (not observation class it was full) so bit confused what we actually paid. Our seats ...
Stand by me!
... We say hi to people we pass and they just look at me in disbelief – who is this Sri Lankan looking woman who dresses different and speaks differently?! It’s quite funny really especially as everyone assumes Rishi is from UK/Australia/USA/Germany/Russia/Iran/It aly …. ?!?
We continue walking and keep our eyes and ears open for the train which we know has left the station and will meet us at some point. A local guy is standing to the side so ...
Trudging from here to there!!
... of London they just wouldnt fit in my backpack so I turn up that evening sporting a fresh white shirt bought from a vendor on the street for 200 rupees.Now its a little tight and short round the cuffs as its a child school shirt but I think it does the job.Im wearing my best backpacker trousers albeit a little grubby and my finest red pair of Toms shoes.I would say I look quite dashing in my attire-the front desk though differs in their opinion.The suited man in charge of the front ...
Poo and sweets :)
... it's UV lighting
downstairs, but we were quickly escorted to the tourist area upstairs which was much more ethnic with wooden panels and seating. The food did in fact fit the bill, although expensive, it was very good and for once the chicken was off the bone. However, for the first time since arriving in Sri Lanka I forgot to ask for the medium spiced version, as being so touristy I figured they would go easy on the chilli. Definitely an oversight; red faced and runny ...
My first earth geocache
... train to Kandy turned out to be fully booked, although our driver didn't choose to share this info with us before ditching us. He merely told us to arrive 30 mins before departure in the morning, as we apparently couldn't book a seat in advance.
Fortunately, being well travelled, we both came to the conclusion tht a short walk up to the train station would resolve the ...
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