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Tag: Sri Lanka
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka – The Farmer Who Keeps Elephants Away From Crops
After seeing the herd of wild elephants, the caretaker from Lake Edge Holiday Inn took us to meet a friend, a farmer whose job it is to prevent wild elephants from walking on the fields and eating its crops. He blows a horn, loudly, scaring them away. He demonstrated – but did not blow into…
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka – Witnessing A Herd Of Wild Elephants Under The Watch Of The Full Moon
The caretaker from Lake Edge Holiday Inn continued our adventure, driving deep into a remote area of Tissamaharama. His goal – to show us wild elephants. As I sat in the van with the full moon starting to rise in the darkening sky, I became nervous as we drove deeper, deeper and deeper into the…
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka – Fruit Bats, Monkeys & Rain Trees
One of the caretakers of the Lake Edge Holiday Inn took us on an adventure. First was to see some of the wildlife in the area. He stopped at a lake to show us Fruit Bats. This, another first for me – to see these ginormous creatures. The Rain Tree offers a large canopy for…
Mirissa, Sri Lanka – Last Morning in Mirissa
Today was our last day in Mirissa, as we would finish our adventure in the small town of Tissamaharama. We enjoyed a final walk of the path to the beach before saying goodbye. It was nice to see the goats we had come to know during our short stay, to also say goodbye. S, 🇱🇰
Mirissa, Sri Lanka – Mirissa Beach At Night – Zephyr Restaurant
Michael and I went to the Mirissa Beach for supper and enjoyed a splendid evening of dining on the sand and surf. As we walked along the darkened path, bridges were lit up in decorative lights. Mirissa Beach at Night The beach is lined with cafes, inns, pubs and restaurants. At night it’s lit up…
Mirissa, Sri Lanka – The Dog, The Crepes & The Boy
Our third day started with our traditional Sri Lankan breakfast, made by the caretakers of the cottage. Walk to the Beach On our way to the beach, we met a dog with rope tied around his neck. Michael freed her from it, and gained a new friend. Mirissa Beach The Delicious Food The food was…
Mirissa, Sri Lanka – Mirissa Beach
The mongoose made another appearance as Michael and I enjoyed breakfast. Thankfully, while we walked to the beach, this scorpian wasn’t alive when I noticed it. Mirissa Beach Today was a lazy day enjoying the beach. The food and drink, delicious. A nice, easy, breezy day of sun and surf. S, 🇱🇰 Tasty Treats at…