The elephant orhpahange at Kegalla provides care and protection to the many baby elephants found in the jungle without their mothers. Be there in the afternoon to watch the heard wander through the town to the nearby river where they bathe, wallow and play for a few hours before heading home.
The Galle-to-Colombo train is a long hot trip for a little boy: four hours taunted by the wide blue ocean - so close but just out of reach - moving so slowly you can practically chat with the kids playing on the rocks and in the water, but too slow to catch any breeze.
This sleepy town is famous for its temples and rock carvings, but the beach is the place to sit and watch the locals at play over a cold beer at one of the beach-front restaurants.
Marie-Claire Muir has been a member since 10 November 2007 and goes by MarieClaire.
Currently in Sri Lanka.
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