After 26 hours of trains, airplanes and tuk tuks we arrived in Galle, Sri Lanka. Coming from snowy Moscow the change in temperature and humidity was quite noticeable. We enjoyed the Dutch colonial town of Galle and rented a scooter (1000 rupees, $7) for a side trip to have a cocktail on Unawatuna Beach, visit a Peace Stupa and take a small hike down to Jungle Beach.
We hopped on a bus and headed to the long stretch of beach with loads of guesthouses, restaurants and bars right in the sand called Mirissa. One end is party central with spotlights, fireworks and pumping music all night but you can find quiet and solitude on the East end.
We rented a scooter again (locals call them scooties, very cute) and visited a temple with a giant Buddha statue along with another reclining Buddha in the town of Matara.
After three nights in Mirissa (and seeing several other beaches in the area, some great for learning to surf, others for solitude) we took a bus to Tangalle, then a tuk tuk to our remote guesthouse in Marakolliya Beach.
Our place was situated on a lagoon that flowed into the ocean just steps away. We could watch the fish, snakes and kingfishers in the lagoon while having lunch, then stroll down the long, almost empty beach. It was serene!
Looked fantastic after your hectic “on the go” life. I suppose you’ll be ready to get going in a couple more days. Looks much like Thailand and Bali. Beautiful place to relax. Watch out for the jelly fish. ouch!
Love Mom