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  • World Trip 2016: Day 23 Anuradhapura to Giritale, Sri Lanka

    Sunday 31 July 2016.  Photos and Videos. Highlights: Sigiriya ‘Lion Rock’ Fortress This morning was a simple day with a late checkout at 9.30 am followed by a drive of 2 hours to join up with the Best of Sri Lanka & Test Cricket tour which officially commenced last night.

  • World Trip 2016: Day 22 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

    Saturday 30 July 2016.  Photos and Videos Highlights: The Anuradhapura Stupas, The sights from the top of Mihintale A very full today visiting some of the most impressive structures I have seen, dating from the 2nd century to the 12th century today.  Unfortunately I also ended up with a slight cut on my right foot…

  • World Trip 2016: Day 21 Negombo to Dambadeniya to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

    Friday 29 July 2016.  Photos and Videos Highlights: Views from the former rock fortress of Yapahuwa, the school children ceremony at Dalada Maligawa Temple, driving around Sri Lanka. An early 8 am checkout of the Jetwing Sea Hotel for a day of visiting temples and former capitals and long drives awaited on today’s private tour of…

  • World Trip 2016: Day 20 Negombo, Sri Lanka

    Thursday 28 July 2016.  Photos and Videos. Highlights: Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Dehiwala Zoological Gardens Today I commenced my tailored tour of Sri Lanka before starting on the organised group tour in a few days on Sunday.  This means I have a private guide to take me around Sri Lanka which I found a little…

  • World Trip 2016: Day 19 Negombo, Sri Lanka

    Wednesday 28 July 2016. Photos and Videos. Highlights: Hamilton Canal Tour Today was the first full day in Sri Lanka after arriving in the country last night just before midnight.  It was supposed to be a rest day, just sitting on a beach and reading a book, but I guess the hectic (in a good…