Sometimes, Jarrod, people make big claims about an experience or attraction. They set the Expectation Bar dizzyingly high, only to have you arrive and go “huh. Well, I guess it’s nice…” and half heartedly take a few photos you know won’t make it onto Facebook. A lot of people talk up the train journey to Ella this way and frankly, … Continue Reading →
Much as I’ve adored my time in Kandy, Jarrod, it’s time to move on–and the time has come to head to cooler climes. Hello, Nuwara Eliya! After lugging a goddamn polar fleece around in 30 degree plus, 90% humidity weather for weeks, and resentfully wishing that I had used that valuable backpack realestate for more clean T-Shirts (honestly, I am … Continue Reading →
I need to be upfront here, Jarrod. This post contains more outrageously adorable photos of elephants, which is either a promise or a warning depending on your point of view. After my time in the Ancient Cities (see blogs on Sigiriya and Dambulla), it’s time to head inland to the hill country. (Cue banjo music). First stop: Kandy! The bus ride from … Continue Reading →
