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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
... of the harbor in 1663. It looks like a medieval town with narrow passageways and streets, slowly decaying buildings, ramparts, and all the stuff a fort would have in-the-day are included in a cool dusty museum. There's a Dutch Reform Church, a mosque, a Hindu temple and a dagoba, a Buddhist place of worship and probably others we did not notice. The fort is prospering with lots of small hotels, a couple colonial hotels but, ...
Gem Shops, Touts and Crappy Museums
... because I had an innocent and trusting face but I think it’s really because I look like a complete idiot most of the time- I’m either completely lost or tripping over something.
(Kat: It's 'cuz we look like fat wealthy North Americans, at least when our clothes are clean and pressed....)
So- Galle was fun but we were very happy to head back to our hotel in Unawatuna at the end of the day, for some peace and quiet at Nooit Gedacht!
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Now that's a beach!!
... flocked to us...trying to sell us things, wanted to bring us to spice stores or souvenir shops. One tuk tuk driver started walking with us, wanting us to go into a bunch of stores. He walked for over a kilometer with us! We couldn't lose him. He couldn't get a tuk tuk fare, since it's the off season, so he decided to walk with us instead...and try to claim the commission on anything we bought...by saying he brought us there! hahaha. It was so funny. He was ...
Arrival and decision making! Do I dont I Do I dont
... The Canadians offered to give me a ride in to Galle as they were heading the same way, so I took the opportunity and I'm glad I did as not only did they take me in to Galle they also found the house I'm staying at which I tell you is not easy when all signs are written in Sri Lankan.
I will be staying in Galle until the end of my trip in Sri Lanka as I am volunteering, working in an orphanage and teaching in various places. You may of ...
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