- The Cockroach Killer!In the heat of the passion could not take it any more it must die...
I have come to terms with the ants getting into everything, the mosquitoes are around and the baby crabs at night in the sand trying to Posted by JenGarbely in This Must Be The Place | May 6, 2008
- Bird WatchingFor the first time ever we went bird watching with some friends outside of Colombo. I was not really into it, but being polite and was looking forward to getting out of the city for a bit and it Posted by JenGarbely in This Must Be The Place | May 6, 2008
- WelcomeDear Family and Friends,
Welcome to "This Must Be The Place, The Garbely Adventure." I can not believe I have almost been away for two months, it feels like I just got here a week ago. Well actually it has Posted by JenGarbely in This Must Be The Place | Apr 29, 2008
- Kandy
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- Wadduwa
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- Colombo
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- Sri Lanka
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- Sri LankaAfter a fantastic two weeks travelling the length and breadth of India, I must take the opportunity to pay a HUGE thanks to all those in Nagda & Bhatisuda who went so far out of their way to make us Posted by rob915 in Rob & Joey | Feb 5, 2008
- Its a simple lifeIf I were to describe Sri Lanka in one word, I would say "simple." Everything about it is just that, from the people to the lifestyles. With that being said, it was easy to change my 2-week trip here to Posted by travellen in Where in the world is Ellen? | Jan 30, 2008
- A 360 of travel adventures...Hello! Well, first off, just want to say that I am alive and safe. In case you are sratching your head at this comment, there have been a couple of bombs/terror attacks eerily close to where I have been, but Posted by travellen in Where in the world is Ellen? | Jan 18, 2008
- Sri Lanka : ColomboAn early departure (0720 train was 15 minutes late) and the Observation Car had seen a lot of wear and tear compared to the nicely upholstered 'Up Train' but there is ample leg room and I had a window seat. Posted by MarshallC in .. towards a world unknown... | Dec 3, 2007
- Sri Lanka : The Hill CountryNext leg: car to Kandy to catch a train to Colombo. That could proven an adventure as they are not able to book the train ticket from here. I was ready to leave the Kandalama .. which is very nice Posted by MarshallC in .. towards a world unknown... | Dec 3, 2007
- Sri Lanka : The Cultural TriangleThursday 8 November
Anuradhapura is a long way from anywhere! The Tissewewa Resthouse is a delightful old colonial pile with large verandahs, ceiling fans ... and mosquitoes .. by the hundred. The landscaped grounds are huge and has groups of two Posted by MarshallC in .. towards a world unknown... | Dec 3, 2007
- Sri Lanka : Negombo and KandyBackground
Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean, just off the southeast tip of India; is about the size of Ireland (or West Virginia if that is a better reference). My sources in the CIA tell me:
“The Sinhalese arrived Posted by MarshallC in .. towards a world unknown... | Dec 3, 2007
- this is just amazing![b]hey friends!
we finally arrived in Sri Lanka on the 23rd - two days of travel all in all :) anyhow, who cares because it's definitely worth it!!! we do nothing but relax, drink, eat.....the hotel is just great and the Posted by Jenniferk in Sri Lanka, Australia, Singapore | Dec 25, 2007
- Pinnewala Elephant OrphanageToday I started out on my 3 day tour of Sri Lanka. I was picked up at 4.30am from the hotel and set out to Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage.
Pinnewala follows along the same lines as the turtle hatchery. They Posted by Welliesred in Kelly's Indian Ocean Adventure | Dec 12, 2007
- Hatching TurtlesThis evening I went to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.
There are 5 species of turtle in Sri Lanka - Green, Olive Ridley, Hawsbill, Leatherback and loggerhead, they all lay eggs along the beaches in Sri Lanka, the eggs are Posted by Welliesred in Kelly's Indian Ocean Adventure | Dec 11, 2007
- First Dive - Or not !!!Today I was picked up at the hotel at 8.30am for a morning of diving. The dive center is at Confifi Marina and is about a 5 minute car journey away from the hotel.
The marina is on the edge Posted by Welliesred in Kelly's Indian Ocean Adventure | Dec 11, 2007
- I've arrived !Just to let you know that I arrived safe !
The flight was long 9.5 hours - and I only drunk 1 vodka and 2 glasses of wine - hence I know how long the flight was and for once I Posted by Welliesred in Kelly's Indian Ocean Adventure | Dec 10, 2007
- Hotel Elephant Corridor,SigiriyaAs you enter the Elephant Corridor you will see the majesty of Sigiriya rock fortress which is also regarded as 8th wonder of the world.Sorrounded area of the pothana has a great historical value.Nearby Gale Pansala (A buddhist temple) has Posted by nishantha in Hotels in Sri Lanka | Jul 25, 2007
- Taj Exotica Hotel,Bentotalast weekend i had a great experience by staying at Taj Exotica Hotel,Bentota.This hotel is nicely designed with a panoramic view to the picturesque indian ocean from each & every room.The designs inside the rooms are very attractive with natural Posted by nishantha in Hotels in Sri Lanka | Jun 10, 2007
- White water rafting down the River KwaiDay 5 in Sri Lanka and as it was a festival day, to celebrate the birth and the enlightenment of the Buddha. We made our way north to make the pilgrimage to Adams peak in the centre of the island.
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- Surfing Sri Lanka
We arrived in Sri Lanka with no delay and no trouble after seeing the live images of an attack on the airport. In fact there was no sign; Colombo International has to be the best airport Posted by NrtnMonkey in Tom's India Excursion | May 3, 2007
- Mahaweli Reach Hotel,KandyWe stayed at Mahaweli Raeach hotel during last weekend. That was a great holiday experience.They are lovely located on the banks of Mahaweli river.There pool is lovely spread over in a large area of the garden under the jak,olive & Posted by nishantha in Hotels in Sri Lanka | Apr 23, 2007
- Rich is feeling better!Rich is alot better. The tablets seem to have worked and I went to the supermarket and prepared a feast for him.
Just thought i'd let u know. I put pics on - so have a look!
Love Sho Posted by dickydutch in dicky and dobber's diaries. | Apr 22, 2007