The fact that Colmbo International had been bombed the previous week added plenty of spice to our flight out of Cochin - a flight we very nearly didnt make thanks to the 8 security checks that we had to endure before making it to the most bizarre departure lounge on earth. Charlotte and Megan got upgraded due to shameless flirting - mine fell upon deaf ears. Upon landing we were met by our driver (yes, we got a driver and, no, I dont care that I can't call myself a 'proper traveller') and taken to friends of charlottes in the centre of Colombo. Although travel guides seem to have in incessant aversion for major Asian cities, especially Colombo, none have failed to impress thus far with Colombo suprising on all levels. As a small aside
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