How I remember Sri Lanka
Marco Polo described Sri Lanka as “the finest island of its size in the world”. Is it true? I can’t tell as I haven’t seen enough islands...
"We tried to hold our babies but the water was too strong."
We have some things lined up for this last day on the road, but it’s a relaxing start and for a change we don’t need to set the alarm...
"Anytime is good for a party"
It hurts just a little bit when my mobile phone plays its wake-up tune (“House of Valparaiso” by Calexico, one of my fave bands) at 5 a.m....
The Fisherman Father
We are certainly not the only ones out this morning to go on a game drive. Several other hotel guests are being picked up and our driver...
"I'll never eat noodles again."
We’re all set for our jungle walk in the morning, not really knowing what to expect. Our guide for the walk shows up wearing a swimming...
"I am a doctor"
Today is Indepence Day. 59 years ago the British handed over the power to the United National Party. We already know the Sri Lankans like...
"Welcome, Party!"
Arriving in a new country is always exciting. As usual I hardly had any sleep on the flights (Brussels - Abu Dhabi – Colombo), but I’m...
