Blogs from Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia - page 2

Nach zahlreichen Buddhas, riesigen Stupas, Hindutempeln aus allen Epochen, und Elefantensafari geht es heute ans Meer! Thomas hat nicht irgendeinen Platz ausgewählt, sondern einen Strand untern den Top 10 Surferspots. Wir beeilen uns am Morgen mit packen und bekommen wieder originales Frühstück. Diesmal sind es Dosas mit Dhal und Kokosnuss-Sambal (Kokosnussraspeln, Knoblauch, Zwiebeln, Chili, Limette -vermutlich die Mengen in dieser Reihenfolge) und gelbe Rollen mit süßer Füllung. Aaron ist begeistert von den Dosas. Es schmeckt alles sehr gut, nur etwas ungewöhnlich, Curry gleich am Morgen. Unser Auto kommt pünktlich. 8:20 haben wir alles verstaut und es geht Richtung Küste. Der Fahrer ist hart drauf, hupt wenn er überholt und etwas entgegenkommt, und passt zum Glück immer durch. Die Fahrt zieht sich, Aaron langweilt sich und spielt iPad -Farmsimulator, Autorennen, alles was geht. Die Ve... read more

Dutch Bay Trincomalee Dutch Bay beach is in town so we are not expecting much, but were thrilled when we saw a beautiful, clean, calm, aqua blue bay with golden silky sand, and when you are up to your chest in the water you can still see the shells on the bottom. It’s divine to swim in. We stay in this new large beach front room on 3rd floor with deck, but no chairs, weird, so we ask and they deliver chairs. We swim, eat and drink cold beer sitting on the deck taking in the view, and watching the dark clouds come in followed by the thunder and lightning in the distance. Very few tourists around and its high season here. We walk the small town waving to all the kids that find us amusing, ... read more

So ended up staying in Aragum bay for 4 nights. Stayed in the happy panda guesthouse. Amazing little place just back from the beach, little courtyard with hammocks and cushions! As its off season east coast now, hardly anyone about at all. Only me at my place, basically had a house for 12 pound a night! Still little shops open though and most of the guesthouses and a few extra restaurants. Had a couple of casual cooking lessons from the lady over the road, more than happy to let me have a look. Pretty much only cooking for me anyway! Walked both directions along the beach.... Morning activity ...tick.... Lounged in my hammock and finally got my book finished. Took a surf lesson for a couple of hours, nice easy waves before I go down south. ... read more

D8 Hot, hot, hot. Once the mist had lifted we were off and onto dirt roads to Polomoruwa and 32 degrees. The ride was steady and pleasant going by lakes and narrow lanes looking at the birds such as, kingfishers, bee eaters?, storks, cormorants, egrets and bitterns, which are perhaps my favourite. A museum and many more Buddhist Temples. One temple had a massive inscribed 25 tonne stone brought 100km from Mihinale in the 12th century – amazing feat. Good trip so far but too many temples for me, even though they may be important to SL history. Great place to ride – ride more. The dirt roads were full of potholes but taken steady they were OK. Saturday appears to be wash day since everyone is in the rivers and lakes, either doing their washing ... read more

I got the opportunity to Travel to Ampara, Sri Lanka with the Tourism Ministry to identify New Places and Attractions. This time Ampara, the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. It is still a less commercial area for tourists. However, if you are an adventure traveler, there is lots to discover. Jungles, Mountains, Lakes, Caves, Monasteries, fishing, camping ....etc. You will also find something you don't see often in most parts of the world. It happends in the Gal Oya National Park. Adding some pictures i took. It is truly a beautiful area.... read more