What is it about Sri Lanka that made us fall in love with
it? Is it its magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites—from Galle Fort’s perfectly
preserved fortifications; to Kandy, home of the sacred tooth relic; to the rock
citadel of Sigiriya; to the Dambulla Cave Temples that dates back to the first
century BC; and to the rain forests and tea plantations in the Central Highlands?
Is it Colombo’s glinting high-rises
casting a shadow over its deteriorating colonial architecture? Is it the
country’s pristine laid-back beaches fringed with swaying coconut trees? Is it its
numerous hiking trails along sleepy villages and tea-clad hillsides and up lush
green mountains? Is it the rich and deep flavors, textures, and spices of Sri Lankan cuisine?
My partner and I spent two weeks exploring Sri Lanka in
August of this year, and below are my favorite experiences in the country.
First meal in Sri Lanka
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Upon arrival in Colombo, we immediately set out to look for some food. We ended up at a nondescript canteen at Colombo Fort Station. This delicious fish curry meal cost less than a dollar. |
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The train ride from Colombo to Galle was hot and slow but offered breathtaking views of the west coast and its villages. |
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Here we spent many lazy afternoons doing nothing. |
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The hike to Ella Rock involves walking along railroad tracks, through tea plantations, and up the mountain itself. |
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Demodara's magnificent Nine-Arch Bridge was built in 1921, entirely out of brick, rock, and cement and without a single piece of steel. |
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