Today we went to Sigiriya Rock fortress. It is the 8 th wonder of the world. The views from the various stopping points on our way to the top are breathtaking and the 360 degree panoramic views from the top is incredible! The main extrance is located in the northern side of the Rick. It was designed in the form of a huge stone lion. Thanks to this lion the palace was named … [Read more...] about Day 8
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Today we climbed the Lions Rock in Sri Lanka called Sigiriya. Words can't even begin to describe the views from the top. When I researched the fortress I knew there would be a lot of stairs to climb. I definitely underestimated the number of stairs and the height. I do not like heights at all. I'm proud to say I made it to the top, very rewarding. I really enjoyed the fresco … [Read more...] about Sigiriya
Today our group visit the tea plantation close to Kandy province in Sri Lanka, 2.5 hours driving from Colombo to Kandy. The manager at the tea plantation explained to us the process of making tea, from common green tea to premium black tea. Plucking Weighing Withering Rolling Aeration Drying Grading Bulk Packaging Bagging and CTC … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka – Tea Plantation
Today we visited the Cave temples in Sri Lanka; there where five different caves each having a significant meaning and importance. We have to climb the hill to reach the top and the view was beautiful. From the view we could see the Rock Fortress which are going to climb up tomorrow morning. In Sri Lanka the wildlife is very different because there are wild monkeys, dogs and … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka
Well, we landed in Sri Lanka after the worst flight experience of my life. It was so bumpy and the flight attendants sprayed us with some kind of disinfectant while we landed. I don't think I'll fly Air Asia again! To add to that, they lost my luggage. When we landed in Sri Lanka, I stood at the luggage belt for a long time with no sign of my luggage. Eventually I went to the … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka