We had some miles to cover today so it was an early 6:30 am breakfast this morning.  Onto the bus at 7:30 am and off to visit the morning Fish Market.  Several of the girls in the group were a bit skittish about going but it was a quick, chaotic, interesting experience. One side of the road sold fresh … Continue reading Day 3: Negombo – Sigiriya

Our tour group met last night for our orientation and “Hello, I am…” introductions. We have quite a diverse group of 15: 2 older couples of Indian heritage, 2 younger couples, 5 single ladies and 2 single men. Scots, Irish, English, Australia, and Canadian. Our guide is Udi, a middle-aged Sri Lankan gentleman of a … Continue reading Day 2: Colombo – Negombo

That’s the name of my upcoming tour with G Adventures, Sri Lanka Encompassed, a 14-day itinerary which promises to “discover the vibrant colours, diverse culture, and swaying palm trees of this tropical jewel.” Sounds ideal to me – Sri Lanka has been on my traval radar for a few years as one of those countries … Continue reading Sri Lanka Encompassed