More memories of Sri Lanka Negombo

We stayed in our rented Dream house in a small village, called Kammala, which is near Waikkal. The nearest large hotel is The Club Hotel Dolphin where we had stayed previously, (3 times ) with the family.

 

Club Hotel Dolphin

 

 I have grown very fond of this village,
 and have begun to venture further afield and find my way around the surrounding districts, in both a more confident and an adventurous manner.   

I HEAR and I forget. I SEE and I remember. I DO and I understand.

My photographer friend and fellow traveller on this trip, Charlie,  planned a couple of visits to Negombo. Approximately 9.5 km away.
The safest and dearest mode of transport for 2 persons is the local taxis. Usually air conditioned and with 6-8seats.
The most convenient and best price mode of transport (and the most dangerous and exciting) is the Tuktuk. These are based everywhere, so it is never a problem to find one at any time.

 

Hence, we got a Tuktuk to the station. 1500 SLR  Then caught the train to Negombo  35 SLR (approx. 15 pence)  The English pound is roughly worth 200 SLR. 

You cannot create experience. You must undergo it!

 

First purchase was a Dongle to enable Charlie to continue writing his blog. www.wildlife in a suburban garden.com

We purchased Sarongs and shirts with Sri Lanka printed on them!  WHY?

Typical shopping place in Negombo

Vegetable stall, near the fish market.  Very cheap compared to English prices! Bananas  50 pence for nearly 3 kilos. We bought quite a few bananas on our stay to encourage the birds on to the bird table back at the Dream House.

Fishermen (and ladies) shaking the fish from the nets.

Fish Market. Every one should visit this place. Very busy and interesting!
  

 

On the train. cheap and can recommend this means of transport. Very interesting!

Another means of Transport!

We did travel on a couple of buses. Wouldn't recommend this though! They were absolutely packed. We didn't really know if we were on the correct bus as nobody seemed able to speak English on this service. You pay your fare (30 SLR  -  12 pence) when getting off  the bus.

 

The National flower of Sri Lanka.  The Water Lily.

 

Learning is a Treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. 

Chinese proverb.