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Here we go

This being more or less a diary of our wanderings, working back from most recent to most distant. Hence, below, the finale to our recent travels in Sri Lanka.

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Melancholy monkey, Nilwala River, Matara, Sri Lanka
Croc a doodle-doo
Crocodiles! Real live crocodiles, with big pointy teeth! And we actually saw one, out of the water, just lounging around on the bank. We got the impression from our boat man that this...
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On the beach at Talalla
Oh, those lazy days of summer
Went for a walk along the beach last night, having been told this is prime giant turtle time – three were spotted crawling up the beach a couple of days ago. No turtles, but we...
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V on the beach at Talalla
Yes, it's Shangri La time
Got to Freedom Resort after dark, the last stretch involving a stumble down the beach and a climb up flight after flight of super-steep stairs – challenging with the full packs,...
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Weird telephone sculpture, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Away we go!
Last morning in Colombo, what to do? Ah! The red mosque that we went to yesterday, early, as advised by the guide book, only to find it closed to visitors till 10.30. Ok. Today that...
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National Museum, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Slightly farcical, still fun
Our second day in Colombo started well – we woke to find both of us had slept well, which makes all the difference. After breakfast at our friendly local restaurant we set off...
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City corner elephants, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Hello Colombo!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – here we go again! Arrived in the (very) early hours, and felt the heat the moment we left the plane.  And the humidity.  Cab...
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