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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 ...
Sri Lanka - Hikkaduwa
... café to the next, enjoying the sunset and the pleasures beyond.
After another short flight and a whole row to ourselves, we touched down in Colombo International Airport. The arrival area was a little strange as it was full of shops selling fridges, cookers etc. Upon entering the arrivals hall, we were swarmed around by every available taxi or tour desk operator. We brushed them away and went in search of the tourist information ...
Under the Sea
... so much so that at times I had to grab onto some of the coral for fear of bashing into it. Sometimes I would be 5 metres away from the shore one second, only to pop my head out of the water and realise that I'd been swept away and was now a good 20 or so - it was time to get out!
As we walked back along the beach we met a few boat men who were trying to sell us the usual glass bottom boat ride. At this time of year they can only venture as far out as ...
An in-reef swimming pool!
... minutes later to check on us again. He visited us about six times while we sat there watching the lighted fishing boats out on the horizon. I told Estela that I didn’t know there were lightening bugs in Sri Lanka, and she told me that she was positive that there was at least one. Estela is the master of safe bets.
We moved into our new place the next morning. The room Estela and I moved into had a broken A/C system so they gave us a free upgrade to the floor above ...
The Difference Between a "Trip" and a "Vacation"
... checking out overly-buff guys in teeny shorts. I do have to admit that I miss football Sundays in the states but not enough to move back or anything - I only miss it because it's an excuse to get together and eat unhealthy food and drink beer! (I've decided not to go to the rugby weekend in Dubai - too expensive and too ...
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