A Sri Lankan Train Ride

A Sri Lankan Train Ride

We drove from Nuwira Eliya to Nanu-Oya and took the 2 1/2 hour scenic train ride to Ella. The train reminded us of the backpacker train we took from Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. Instead of a lovely valley by the river in Peru, the Sri Lankan...
Mihintale

Mihintale

After spending much of the day at Anuradhapura, went over to Mihintale for a short visit. As it was Poya Day, this area was also very crowded. Exhausted and hot, we elected not to climb the 1,843 steps up to Mihintale. Instead we drove up to near the top and  climbed...
Rekawa Green Turtles Laying Eggs

Rekawa Green Turtles Laying Eggs

Visit to Rekawa Beach to See Leatherback and Green Turtles We walk into the courtyard. About 40 people are sitting around in folding chairs. We were greeted by Saman, a tall, gruff man who has spent 20+ years protecting the giant leatherback and green turtles of...
Dambulla Cave Temples

Dambulla Cave Temples

Arriving at Dambulla Cave Temples Pulling into the parking lot, the first thing we see is a giant golden Buddha. It’s quite cheesy. This can’t really be the Dambulla Cave Temples. We were expecting more majestic and serious. This was indeed the entrance to...