Sri Lanka
Gem River Edge
We took a 9000LKR A/C taxi from Unawatuna to Gem River Edge eco-lodge due to it being New Year in Sri Lanka on 13th April (2014), we were told that the buses would not be running (the same journey on a bus would have only cost us 170LKR each). Our taxi driver was nice enough … Continue reading
Yala National Park Safari
Up at 4.45am for a 5.30am jeep ride to Yala National Park. We were joined by a lovely couple from Munich, had an amazing time but instead of trying to describe every bump, nook and turn, we’ll let the pictures do the talking! There are a few, and most need a couple of seconds to … Continue reading
Colombo to Unawatuna
First proper post after we’ve ‘settled’ into the swing of things… slightly! We arrived at Colombo after a shortish transfer flight (2hrs from Mumbai). We’d managed to bag ourselves a couple of brilliant seats next to a very worse for wear Canadian fellow that was either scared of flying or just liked to drink before … Continue reading
Ready, Steady, Go!
First check in! We are now officially on our way! Currently sat in a newly furbished (as-in, there are no shops open, and tills are still in their plastic wrapping!) Mumbai airport waiting for the connecting flight to Colombo, Sri Lanka! At first, slightly confused to the pricing scheme, as usual in airports there is … Continue reading
