Sri Lanka - Melbourne to Negombo

Our Travellers group of twenty two has arrived safely in Sri Lanka after an easy couple of flights. It did, however, see us getting to bed at 2.30 am. Our wonderful guide Jessica from Lotus Holidays has arranged an easy day for us today - a late start then a three hour tour around Negombo (which is our location out of Colombo) and a free afternoon before dinner together at our accommodation, the Suriya Resort.

When we arrived in Sri Lanka last night we were greeted with big, warm smiles and beautiful orchid necklaces. As it was after midnight that was a very welcome gesture.

Our mascot Aldo stowed away in a backpack and was up early checking out the beach and the resort pools.

Our morning tour took us to the fish market where they were selling fresh seafood and also drying salted fish.Our local guide Don, says he enjoys the salted fish cooked with onions and chilli.

                 

After the fish market we visited the Catholic Cathedral, a wonderful mix of tropical architecture and traditional Catholic decoration.There are a large number of Catholic churches here.

Next stop was the regular Wednesday market in our area. The fabrics made a colourful display, the little bananas are delicious and the locals were going about their everyday lives as we snapped away with our cameras. It does make you think a lot about the way we live and the things we take for granted. We are privileged people!

The afternoon was spent in relaxation by some, and in frustration by me as I wrestled with the internet, the blog and millions of tiny insects. Luckily they are not everywhere - just where the internet connection is available!!