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A thousand words
There have been far too many exceptional moments during this trip to pick a favorite in any category. The Singhalese people were happy and smiling, liked Americans, respected grandmothers and helped Carmen and I in any way they could. They were eager to share their remarkable country and heritage and proud of the variety that is within this one full-of-wonders island. A picture says a thousand words so I will attach several to this ...
Galle, a town of many sensations
... down here to Galle on a new superhighway that the Chinese built (part or all, I do not know). They also built a hospital in Kandy and assisted with restoration projects in the Cultural Triangle. I believe our schools in America need to include much more curriculum on China, past and present, and offer a Chinese language. Galle has a natural harbor and has been a trading center for centuries. The Dutch built a fort in the ...
Are you from Dubai?, You want tuk tuk? T-shirt?
... head out about 7.30pm for dinner at a restaurant next door, Amali Restaurant. It was packed and we ordered, Mary had chicken cordon bleu, Troy had spag bol (yes we know not very Sri Lankan). Our meals came out and well they were delicious. Troy enjoyed his spag bol and my cordon bleu with chips, salad and veges was great. We order a bottle of water and more than double the price we have paid elsewhere but still ok. It starts to pour with rain. ...
Fun and emotion
... jack and nick at the hut whilst waiting so we all went to gecko for a re-hydration drink, and then for a walk to the main surfing point where we sat for a while before going back to the hut for some food and drinks. Saturday night we had a small party (every thinks small in Sri Lanka) with small beers and small games. All the partying was fun until the next morning when we had to wake at 7.30 to take our 12 hour journey home, the most painful journey ever. ...
1st - 5th February
... which also served as a British Anglican church and had a fascinating mix of old 17th-18th century gravestones, as well as 19th century British gravestones.
Fort Galle is a splendid small town where we both felt at ease and where we agreed we could easily live for awhile, not least as the Sri Lankans are so welcoming and friendly, always with an easy smile. A big change from the surliness of the north ...