Our first day in Sri Lanka was everything I could have asked for. I’m already falling in love with this beautiful country.
We visited the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to start our day. I’m very thankful for our tour guide for providing background to the elephant population in Sri Lanka because he only made my appreciation of the orphanage grow. I love elephants and getting to see so many set me up for a great day.
Next was the Tea Plantation. Being as tea is such an important item to the country, I found it very interesting and informative to visit the plantation. I never knew the process of making tea before today and at home I drink green tea almost daily!
Lastly, and my favorite event of the day, we visited the Temple of Tooth. I have always been intrigued by Buddhism and being shown the most sacred Buddhist temple was remarkable. The beauty of the place is too much to put into words and the aroma of insence all around you made it impossible to feel any worries. I only wish we could have stayed long enough to even catch a glimpse of where they keep the Tooth Relic.
Overall, this first full day has fulfilled all my expctations and leaves me excited for tomorrow. But as for now, I am exhausted and excited to catch up on some much needed sleep.