Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Moments from Sri Lanka

Rafters Retreat, our first 2 nights

barnsfromoz · May 21, 2026

We planned not rafting but walks in the area. There had been plenty of rain so the river — just below our open balcony — was rushing by very loudly. Our room was basically a very big open balcony, and in case of mosquitoes we had a net ove…

Rafters Retreat, our first 2 nights, Sri Lanka

Day One, guide says, ‘Ive got an idea…’

barnsfromoz · May 21, 2026

Ambulawaawa is the site of the Minister’s Folly. A recent minister of Cultural Affairs or similar was allowed to design this stupendous tower that reaches higher than Jack’s Beanstalk, and is surrounded by clouds. It was great fun and just…

Day One, guide says, ‘Ive got an idea…’, Sri Lanka

Journeys through Sri Lanka