Sigiriya (Lions Rock), Sri Lanka
We climbed up Lions Rock which was once a fortress, built from 477-485. It’s a steep climb of 600 stairs and ladders and there are masses of Sri Lankans visiting along with us since it is a weekend....
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Today we drove to Pinnawala, the elephant Orphanage. This orphanage is the home to about 60 elephants including babies found abandoned in the wild. We weren’t in time for the bottle feeding – would...
View ArticleLeeches in the Rainforest, Sri Lanka
We headed in to the Sinharaja Rainforest which is a world heritage site. This forest is the respository of Sri Lanka’s endemic species of flora and fauna and a wonderland for birders (which we are...
View ArticleA “Marma” Massage, Sri Lanka
The description in my Lighthouse Hotel, Galle, Sri Lanka, described a “Marma Body, Mind and Spirit Massge” as – an exotic and therapeutic Ayurveda inspired massage using aromatic herbal oils that...
View ArticleFruits and Flowers Everywhere in Sri Lanka
If you have thought about a trip to Asia, put Sri Lanka at the top of your list. It’s rare to find a destination that combines wonderful food, gorgeous hotels and some of the sweetest, most helpful...
View ArticleSri Lanka – Arranging A Trip
We were going to visit Sri Lanka in February ’05, but the Tsunami literally “washed” away our plans for one year. Sri Lanka is a large island, off the tip of South India…extremely green, a mountainous...
View ArticleSeven Warm Winter Destinations – #1 Easy Sri Lanka
Looking for a winter destination that’s sunny and warm? Sri Lanka is easy to arrange and completely recovered from the Tsunami. If you want a private tour, surf over to Aitken Spence Travels, the...
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Local newspapers carry bits of information that travelers may not be aware of and could be helpful in planning future travel! But no matter how a person plans, travel (and life) boils down to being in...
View ArticleSigiriya (Lions Rock), Sri Lanka
We climb up Sigiriya, Lions Rock which was once a fortress. Built 477 to 485, it is a steep climb of 600 stairs and ladders. Masses of Sri Lankans visit on the weekend which creates a slow-moving...
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