Marrisa, the south coast of Sri Lanka

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On arrival in Marissa we were hit by the coastal heat, 30 degree plus and no breeze. Our guest house, Palm Villa, was straight onto the beachh and sea. We were shown to our rooms and straight away Evie and abs had their swimming costumes on ready for the sea.

Where we were based was made up of a coastline about a mile long with guest houses,hotels and bars along a palm tree strip. The sea was a major attraction for Evie and abs who enjoyed swimming and crashing into the sometimes big waves, they also got themselves some goggles which they used to swim in the rock pools looking at the fish.

One of the highlights was seeing turtles feeding about 10 metres from shore, we were able to watch theses for about 30 minutes diving and coming up for air while they fed around the rocks.

Everywhere we have been all the Sri Lanka people have been warm and welcoming especially to Evie and Abs. The Sri Lanka people hold family very high in their social make up.

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