One of my (Peta) main motivations for being in Sri Lanka is to see elephants in the wild. Sri Lanka has one of the largest populations of wild elephants in Asia with four national parks where one can see them.…
Elephant Fence homestay ~ Uduwalawe National Park
We have travelled to Udawalawe Park, where we will soon have the treat of an elephant safari. This time, we opt for a low budget accommodation -~at the Elephant Fence Guest House. We often have no idea where we are…
On the road in rural, Southern Sri Lanka.
Traveling through the countryside by tuk tuk is easy and our preferred mode of transport as it allows for frequent stops, as opportunities come our way. Some photos along the road from Hambantota on the coast, inland to Udawalawe National…
Maya ~ Nature and wildlife in Southern Sri Lanka
After discovering the architectural marvels of Fort Galle and relaxing to the crashing waves and beautiful rhythm of the Indian Ocean at Unawatuna, we are ready for some action. Bird action, that is. We have read about the extensive fauna…
Fort Galle, Sri Lanka ~ Exquisite architectural preservation ~ Fort Printers Hotel.
Fort Galle in Sri Lanka, is the largest fort city in Asia. It was built by the Portuguese, then subsequently taken over by the Dutch and the British, until Sri Lanka gained its independence in 1948. It was a major…
Of waves, 3D Buddhist art and yoga ~ in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
We take the train for 2 hours from Colombo to Hikkaduwa on the southern coast. This time, we actually get seats! (yeah!). Travel by train remains the favorite mode of transport, so it is consistently full. This is to be…
Of gardens, coconuts and modernist tropical architecture ~ Bentota, Sri Lanka
It would be a great shame to equate Sri Lanka with its capital, Colombo and vice versa. While the city has great appeal due to its location on the sea and has architectural accents that reflect its many historical influences,…
First Impressions of Colombo, Sri Lanka
There is no greater pleasure for us than landing in a country we know little about. The learning curve is steep, the intellectual stimulation high. All our senses kick into higher drive ready to absorb what a new culture has…