Day 06 – 18 October 2024 Farewell Sri Lanka – And an Unexpected Turn Toward Goa Our final morning in Sri Lanka began with another wonderful breakfast at Cinnamon Bey Beruwala. But this breakfast came with a delightful surprise. To celebrate Sarla’s 60th birthday, the hotel staff presented a beautifully decorated cake, turning our farewell…
Day 05 – 17 October 2024 Relaxing by the Beaches of Bentota After several days of travel and sightseeing, Bentota offered us the perfect opportunity to slow down. Our stay at Cinnamon Bey became a welcome pause in the journey — a chance to relax, recharge, and simply enjoy the beauty of Sri Lanka’s southwest…
Day 04 – 16 October 2024 From the Highlands to the Coast – Pinnawala and Bentota The following morning brought a dramatic change in scenery. Leaving behind the cool mountain climate of Nuwara Eliya, we slowly descended toward Sri Lanka’s warmer lowlands. Our first major stop along the route was the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.…
Day 03 – 15 October 2024 Sacred Temples, Waterfalls, Tea Country and the Highlands of Nuwara Eliya Our first full day in Sri Lanka began in the sacred city of Kandy. One of the highlights of the morning was our visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa…