Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. ~ Unknown
Sri Lanka
December 24 – January 4, 2014
The first snow fall of the season always fills me with a sense of calm. I can’t help but to stare up into the sky and try to follow a snowflake dancing its way home to a final destination. Something about stopping and taking in the beauty of the first winter snow day entrances me. The chill in the air, the tingling of cheeks and the desire to cozy up to someone you love is a grand feeling.
As blissful as the moment is, it is sadly, only a brief one. When living in a city of over eight million people and nearly 14,000 taxis the once beautiful snowfall quickly turns to grimy piles that seize up the already limited space on the sidewalks. You suddenly realize you’re under dressed and are a long walk from home, the subways are packed and every taxi in sight is taken. This is when the moment of bliss disappears and you begin fantasizing of the warm sun on your face and lazy days at the beach or in the park.
The Escape
I’m not quite sure what led us to Sri Lanka other than the fact that our friends, David and Alexandra, threw it out as a suggestion. My first thought…it is warm. My second thought…I’ve never been. My third thought…I’m all in! Goodbye dirty snow piles. Goodbye oversized down coat. Hello breathtaking mountains! Hello sun-kissed island! Hello hiking boots and bikini!
Itinerary Overview
Colombo: Eating & Exploring the city
Kitugala: Relaxing and White water rafting
Nuwara Eliya: Tea Plantation & Factory
Bandarawela: Ayurvedic Massage & Scenic Overviews
Ella: Hiking Little Adam’s Peak
Udawalawe National Park: Safari
Weligama: New Year’s Eve on the beach and snorkeling
Marissa: Whale watching and lazy beach days
Galle: Ananda Spice Garden and lunch
Colombo: Eat, Drink, and Relax
Interested in what we did in each city? Follow my blog or check back soon for posts on each of the above destinations. Also, look forward to tips on where to stay and how to find the best driver to take you everywhere your heart desires!
Traveling on an Empty Stomach 