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Published: October 29th 2010
The light house at Dondra head was a must to visit as it is the southern most point of Sri Lanka and there is no land between it and Antarctica.
Climbing it was a bit of task but as with most things difficult, it was well worth the effort, the views - I am running out of superlatives! The photos do not do it justice.
There were so many beautiful places but one of the loveliest was Mirisa. It was perfection. A secluded cove, little rocky pools and shady palm trees, the only problem was that they were renovating and the place looked like a builder’s yard. I said no to that and set off again.
Thank goodness that I didn’t still have grumpy gums the driver, Sam didn’t mind at all that we looked at every beach along the way. But his suggestion proved right again and so next stop - Ahangama.
Right on the beach again and this time I chose an upstairs room with wonderful views.
This is a really lay back, Bob Marley sort of place.
Hammocks here and there, tables and chairs on the beach, boogy and surf board to
use and a great little outdoor restaurant. The sea is perfect for swimming with good waves but quite shallow.
Yoga on the beach in the early morning was such a good start to the day.
I have had a comment that I must be the tourism minister for Sri Lanka, maybe I could apply for the job, I have probably seen more of the country than he has.
One night left and that was at Negombo, where Sam, my driver lives. Also a lovely beach front place and very close to the airport and as I had to be there by 5.30.a.m, a good choice. It was a quiet dinner that night with a few drinks.
The next morning it was a sad farewell to a country that had given me three fabulous weeks.
I know I will be back again and soon, hopefully next October. Want to join me?
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Oceanboy
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Thanks for the great pictures and the writeups...I too keep going back to Sri Lanka possibly for the same reasons you do...what a lovely place... btw, ever thought of submitting some of your pictures to National Geographic's "Yourshot" site?